Hayden Chamber: Christkindlemarket returns Dec. 6
Andrea Fulks
November! I can’t believe it is already here and almost gone but what an odd month it seems to be.
It is a month where all things point to Thanksgiving and yet, Thanksgiving (Nov. 28) doesn’t seem to get its own recognition anymore because we rush right into the Christmas season with Black Friday, Small Business Saturday, Cyber Monday, and Giving Tuesday!
Did you know that in 1939, Franklin D. Roosevelt moved Thanksgiving from the fourth Thursday of November to the third, in an effort to spur retail sales during the Great Depression. His decision was rudely called “Franksgiving” and universally hated. Sixteen Republican states flat-out refused to acknowledge the switch and continued to celebrate on the fourth Thursday. There was such outcry that in 1941 Franklin switched it back.
Arguably, the greatest thing about November IS Thanksgiving. Family, friends and food. It’s delightful to gather, give thanks for our many blessings, and stuff our faces with delicious-ness. More days should start with a parade and end with pie.
While we gather to share a meal, spend time with family and friends, it seems like that’s all the thanks there are.
Just like the change in seasons is also the change in clothing. Boots! We get to wear our boots! Why is dressing so effortless when you have a new pair of boots? October is when I feel like sleeping in and want to wear a winter hat all day and call it fashion, but I can’t because it has been a little too warm until of course, Halloween! Suddenly, one morning you wake up and it is November and it’s time to start fully incorporating winter accessories into your wardrobe. Just like that, the weather (and the calendar) has spoken. Getting up and getting dressed just got so much easier.
We have just enough of a seasonal change in climate that we get to watch the beautiful colors change. Golden and rust leaves and those beautiful purple wildflowers herald the beginning of the thankful season.
Our local businesses have survived with community support, and they support our community in return!
Shopping locally supports the small businesses that are the fabric of our community and contributes to developing our unique, vibrant local culture. In addition, having a vibrant local business community creates a sense of place for residents and visitors of our community and contributes to a higher quality of life.
Small businesses have always needed the support of local residents. But, especially since 2020, the best way to develop a resilient, vibrant local business community that grows and improves the economy is by working with and shopping at locally owned small businesses.
Every day should be a SMALL BUSINESS shopping day! Our local small businesses can only make it with your support.
It was exciting to attend last month, the grand opening of the new building for 3rd Avenue Marketplace, formerly the Post Falls Food Bank. Also, the grand opening for Towneplace Suites by Marriott.
Fun times were had as we participated in the 2nd Hayden Haunts Pub Crawl with Triple Play. Our Creepy Clown Carnival was a hit! We also continued our Carnival theme when we attended the Friday Night Frights Trunk or Treat with the City of Hayden! Over 870 kids came through as we upheld the chilly temperatures!
The largest Christkindlemarket in the area returns this Dec. 6 and 7, with the Hayden Chamber of Commerce!
The smell of bratwurst, roasted nuts, pastries, Lefse, gingerbread, hot mulled spiced wine, and hot cocoa, with the sound of festive music, and the glimmer of sparkling Christmas ornaments and gifts ready for giving and tasting, all in a cozy atmosphere! A visit to the market takes all your senses on a journey!
You will have a chance to make your own Christmas Wreath from pine boughs cut just a few days before and be the first to see the largest sculpture made with Cotton Candy that could be close to a world record in size! Enjoy cozy, warming fires and twinkly lights
Over 80 vendors will gather together in a "One Stop Shop" location to take you on a magical journey for a unique holiday shopping experience!
We are still accepting vendors so contact the Hayden Chamber, andrea@haydenchamber.org, for more details and an application!
We are thankful for you — our members, and our community and hope you enjoy this holiday season.
Happy Thanksgiving!
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Andrea Fulks is the president/CEO for the Hayden Chamber of Commerce.
The Hayden Chamber of Commerce celebrated the grand opening of 3rd Avenue Marketplace, formerly the Post Falls Food Bank.
The Hayden Chamber of Commerce celebrated the grand opening of Towneplace Suites by Marriott.
The Hayden Chamber of Commerce Creepy Clown Carnival.
