What happened to 2025? It’s almost over! As the holidays draw near, maybe some of their special magic can bring us together in the spirit of the season. We’ve included some things that could help in our annual Holiday Guide!

Pay it forward
SLO County abounds in holiday volunteer and donation opportunities
Merry on Vine
Norma Moye keeps Paso Robles’ Vine Street Christmas tradition alive
The spirit of Solvang
A Santa Ynez couple publishes a Christmas picture book
Come one, come all
Christmas at The Carrisa
A Christmas Carol inspires this year’s decorations at The Carrisa in downtown SLO
Full steam ahead
Santa Margarita’s Christmas at the Ranch celebrates third year of holiday cheer
This article appears in Holiday Guide 2025.

