It’s time to get in the holiday spirit! Start the music and come one, come all to Creamer’s Field Farmhouse Visitor Center in Fairbanks. Try your hand at making holiday ornaments with natural materials. It’s a holiday outing that’s fun for the whole family. Drop in between noon and 4 p.m. on Saturdays in December.

Spread cheer by sending holiday cards to friends and loved ones this year. Dec. 9 is Christmas Card Day, and Alaska is the perfect location for your winter landscape family photo or a Made in Alaska card.

To many, the holiday season is a time for celebration, reflection and family. It’s also a time to lend a helping hand to our neighbors. GCI is joining forces with Salvation Army Alaska this month to help further its mission to provide a broad array of social services to Alaskans who need a little help. This month, GCI will make a donation to Salvation Army Alaska for each new GCI TV, internet or wireless service subscription.

Everyone loves Clement Moore’s “’Twas the Night Before Christmas,” but we doubt it is sugarplums dancing through children’s heads while they are nestled snug in their beds. As Saint Nick plans to stuff stockings near and far, we hope he’ll take advice from Food PR.

The holidays are rife with traditions and celebrations from across the world, and many of them are represented in Alaska. The state is chock full of communities with festivities for friends and family to enjoy during the most wonderful time of the year. Julebukking, bird counting, frozen art and boats decked with lights are just a few ways our state celebrates.

Sporty or luxe, quirky or tasty, these Alaska-made gifts are perfect for tucking under the tree or in a stocking this holiday season. Check out our list of the best Alaska-made gifts from around the state, and get everyone checked off of your holiday shopping list (and maybe something for yourself, too.)

What is real art? According to Anchorage artist Scott Clendaniel, there’s no widely accepted definition, but people know it when they see it.

Find some holiday cheer in Juneau this winter with these events:

Shopping for the holidays can become stressful when choosing what to give to your loved ones. Fairbanks is making it easy to find the best gifts this year by offering numerous holiday bazaars and festivals leading up to Christmas.

The holiday season is just around the corner, and before you know it 2019 will be here. November is notoriously the time of year when the holiday stress starts to hit, both at home and at work. Here are some tips to conquer that pile of responsibilities during the busiest time of year:

Show extra holiday spirit and give back while you’re giving this season:

There’s no shortage of design inspiration each holiday. From the homes on St. Charles to the Instagram posts, it’s easy to feel both excited and overwhelmed. Here are some decorating tips that strike a balance between festive and frugal: