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A ‘puro’ SATX home for the holidays

What to bring your relatives for the holidays
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Bring SATX into your home for a ‘puro’ holiday season. | Photo by SATXtoday team
By now, we’ve gotten to share our top picks for holiday vendor markets, pop-up shops, and even a guide to shopping locally on Etsy.

Still needing something special to bring to the table this winter? We’ve got you covered. Show up to your loved one’s home in puro SATX style or be the host with most this season by bringing along these seven essential items.

San Antonio Monopoly Game | If your family is the type to immediately bust out the table top games during the holidays, why not spice it up with a bit of local flair?
Where to get it: Felíz Modern ($39.95)

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There’s nothing like concha and coffee on a winter day in the Alamo City.

Photo by @lapanaderia

Pan dulce | Santa doesn’t have to be the only one looking forward to something sweet this holiday season.
Where to get it: La Panaderia ($3-$5, minimum of six items when pre-ordering)

Piñata | Let a beautiful papier-mâché masterpiece speak for itself. Pro tip: Don’t forget the candy.
Where to get it: Piñata Time (Prices vary)

Bebesito stocking stuffers | Bring the gift of Bad Bunny — recently immortalized in a mural at Porta Rossa’s — to your friends and family.
Where to get it: Karolina’s Antiques ($12-40)

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We love supporting local down to the designer (hi, DeuxSouth).

Photo by @darkroomfoto

Bexar Tonics | Step up your cocktail or mocktail game by adding this local addition to your home bar.
Where to get it: Rancho Diaz ($15)

Camilla la Magica Makes Tamales | Put the little ones to bed with a story from local author and chef Carino Cortez.
Where to get it: Nowhere Bookshop ($19.95)

Tamales | While you’re at it, make sure you bring this seasonal staple home to the holiday table.
Where to get it: Adelita ($11.75/dozen)

There are plenty of ways to bring a bit of the 210 into your home every winter season. Do you have any SATX-related holiday traditions? Let us know.
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Wednesday, Dec. 21
  • Yule Fest Fun For All | Wednesday, Dec. 21 | 3-9 p.m. | The Jackson Ranch National Historic Landmark, 8910 Callaghan Rd., San Antonio | Free | Get in the holiday spirit with an open mic, food, vendors, and DIY workshops.
  • Chanukah at Pearl | Wednesday, Dec. 21 | 6-8 p.m. | Pearl, 303 Pearl Pkwy., San Antonio | Free | Guests are invited to enjoy the lighting of the menorah and a special message from Rabbi Eli Block.
Thursday, Dec. 22
  • 9th Annual Brickmas Holiday Market | Thursday, Dec. 22 | 6-10 p.m. | Brick at Blue Star, 108 Blue Star, San Antonio | Free | Shop 40+ local vendors for all your last-minute holiday shopping needs.
  • A Very Sinatra Christmas Special | Thursday, Dec. 22 | 8-10:30 p.m. | Grand Hyatt San Antonio River Walk, 600 E. Market St., San Antonio | $40-$70 | Professional musicians will perform Christmas songs sung by the legend, Frank Sinatra.
Friday, Dec. 23
  • A Christmas Tamal Dinner | Friday, Dec. 23 | 5-10 p.m. | Ocho, 1015 Navarro St., San Antonio | $85 | This special Christmas feast will feature tamales crafted using Chef Kirk’s family recipe.
Saturday, Dec. 24
  • BLAST with Judy | Saturday, Dec. 24 | 10-11 a.m. | Yanaguana Garden, 434 S. Alamo St., San Antonio | Free | Move your body in this community workout class in the garden.
Sunday, Dec. 25

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Weather
  • 58º | Partly cloudy | 10% chance of rain
Civic
  • The City of San Antonio announced its winter holiday schedule of city services. City Hall and most municipal offices will be closed Saturday, Dec. 24 through the new year. Public safety and emergency services will remain in operation. Get the full list of scheduled closures online. 🏛️
Development
  • Jefferson High School will receive a major $5 million renovation. According to a public filing, the project will encompass an interior rehabilitation of the school’s third floor classrooms, replacement of stage foot light, and other minor upgrades. Renovations will begin in March. 🏫
  • The World Heritage Center on the South Side is anticipated to begin construction next month with a new timeline and bigger price tag. With an expected opening date for July 2024, the $9.3 million facility will soon be home to a gallery, exhibit, and community spaces. 🏗️ (San Antonio Express-News)
Coming Soon
  • The Dutch Bros craze continues with yet another location slated for the Alamo City. The newest spot for a grab-and-go cup of joe will be located near the Medical Center at 9403 Wurzbach Rd. The project will break ground in May and wrap up in September. ☕
Travel
  • SAT saw nearly 7.8 million passengers pass through its terminals in the first nine months of 2022 — a 31% gain over last year’s records. This data shows a major improvement in airport traffic post-pandemic despite several airlines having reduced service. (San Antonio Business Journal)
Shop
  • Don’t stress over finding last-minute gifts. Make gifting easy by selecting a gift card to our SATXtoday shop, Six & Main. From candles to clothes, there’s something for everyone. Purchase a gift card today. 🎁
Cause
  • In the spirit of the upcoming season of giving, Habitat for Humanity of San Antonio and Guadalupe Valley is asking San Antonians to help them give the gift of coming home. Here’s how you can help: Volunteer or donate to the nonprofit, or apply for a home if you or a loved one needs access to affordable housing. 🤝*
Learn
  • You know how to order coffee at Local Coffee Founders. But can you order coffee in Italian? Babbel can help SATXtoday readers learn how to order coffee (and other beverages) in Italian, so they’ll be ready for their next trip to Italy. Want to try it out? For a limited time, snag 55% off your subscription. ☕ *
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  • Need to know just enough of what happened during the World Cup for your next holiday party? Get The GIST.*
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Let the fun be-gin 🍸

Even more happy hour specials in San Antonio
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Bring it back to the era of MTV and mullets with the Spring Break ’89. | Photo by SATXtoday team
Marg our words — San Antonian’s bar scene is always hoppening. So when we released our guide on 12 happy hours in San Antonio back in July, that was only the beginning of an ever-evolving beer, wine, and spirits list.

Here are four additional sip-worthy spots you’ll want to check out after work:

🍺 The Hayden | Daily, 3-6 p.m. | You can’t go wrong with a classic cocktail or $5 draft beers.

🍷 Sangria on the Burg | Daily 3-6 p.m., Friday + Saturday 9-10 p.m. | Grab a sangria flight or your choice of $5 frozen margs.

🍹 Be Kind & Rewind | Daily, 4-7 p.m. | Kick it with a coworker like it’s the 80s, 90s, and 2000s again.

🥃 Bakudan | Daily, 3-6 p.m. | Treat yourself to $4 hot sake or $3 draft beer.

And if you’re a regular happy hour goer, test your after-hours drinking knowledge with a short quiz.
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Today’s issue was written by Iván.

Editor’s pick: Speaking of happy hours... I’ve mentioned before that one of my favorite things to do is visit Nowhere Bookshop Café right around the end of the workday for some discounted beverages (perhaps a glass of red) and good company.

I’ve never failed to make a new friend from just spending a couple of hours reading at the coffee bar. In fact, I even wound up meeting someone from my hometown earlier this week whose brother I knew growing up. Talk about a small world.

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