You know how in some places, like where I'm originally from, it's almost impossible to escape the holidays? Even if you cover your eyes and ears, you will still get flooded with Christmas decors and jingles as early as July. No kidding! (Ask any Filipino from the Philippines.)

That is not the case here in Seattle. You really gotta go out of your way and seek that holiday cheer. Thankfully, the Olympic Manor is not far from where we live! 

* CUES KANYE'S ALL OF THE LIGHTS *