Weekend reads: Holidays at home and in town

Text from our SGF Weekend email newsletter, written by Managing Editor Brittany Meiling

Ok, I understand that with this line-up today, we look a little holiday-obsessed. Should I have waited until next weekend to roll out my festive edition? No way, says our resident holiday writer Juliana Goodwin. People need time to plan and shop!

A good place to start is this piece about 5 local bakeries to get Christmas cookies in Springfield. It was one of our most-read stories all week!

If you're more of a wine and cheese platter kind of person, check out this other story about 9 Ozarks-sourced foods to eat during the holidays. Whether you're hosting a party or planning to enjoy a quiet evening alone, don't miss Goodwin's picks for holiday beverages. There's a non-alcoholic option and lots of other festive spirits.

For those looking for holiday cheer OUT of the house, check out this piece by Shannon Cay. She collected all the holiday events on her calendar and put them in one place: Holiday activities in and around Springfield.

If you're not into the holidays, ignore all these links and instead head to our homepage for more news, or catch up on our latest long reads.

Enjoy your weekend!

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