Gilmore Girls
Gilmore Girlsis a show that excels at Christmas episodes . From the charm of Stars Hollow in the snow to the glamour of the Gilmore ’s annual Christmas parties , this is the perfect serial for a niggling holiday rewatching . It serve thatGilmore Girlsis a show that would never miss a winter episode , and that it devotes a full quarter of the revival ( Gilmore Girls : A Year in the Life ) to wintertime .
Of course , even for those who ca n’t throw a monolithic black tie bash like Emily and Richard , or who do n’t have a wizardly gazebo to sit around in and stare out at the snow , there are other Gilmore holiday custom that can be borrowed to make the time of year mirthful and promising ( not to refer heavily caffeinated ) .
Updated on December 24th , 2022 by Stacie Rook : Gilmore Girls continues to be especially popular with fan in the fall and winter months , as its storylines fully adopt the colder season . totally uncommitted to stream on Netflix , the original show and its resurgence have some wonderful Christmas tradition that TV audience can make their own .
Make A Santa Burger
In the show ’s first - ever Christmas installment , " Forgiveness and Stuff " ( S1 E10 ) , Emily and Lorelai are fighting , and Lorelai is told not to come to her parents ' large annual Christmas political party at the Gilmore house . So rather , she finds her direction to Luke ’s , and he makes her a special ' merry ' repast for pep up her up .
It ’s a Warren Earl Burger , but one decorated to look like Santa , and though it sounds absolutely skanky , with piped - on cream cheese and too much ketchup , it ’s a wholesome moment of musing from Luke , in a moment where Lorelai really need it .
Stand In The First Snowfall
Lorelai makes no secret of the fact that she loves winter , and she believe that she can sense the first snowfall just before it happen , a talent let out inthe first snow episode ofGilmore Girls"Love and War and Snow " ( S1E8 ) .
Lorelai also loves to go outside and stand in the first snow , drink it in and just appreciating the time of year - which is a lovely yet simple custom to borrow . Just compact up warm , and appreciate the beautiful weather condition that December has to proffer .
Make A Mini Skating Rink
In a dear gesture thatsums up Luke as a character , he builds Lorelai her own tiny meth skating rink outside her menage in " cleaning woman of Questionable Morals " ( S5E11 ) , and for those who have enough outdoor space ( and handyman skills ) , this is an amazing idea .
It may not be quite as toll - effective as just going to a public skating rink ( or frozen pool , for those who live in very cold climates ) , but there is something magical about a secret rink , no matter how small .
Build A Snowoman
A unadulterated activity for those in snow-clad climate , as shown in " The Bracebridge Dinner " ( S2E10 ) , is take away part in progress a snowman , or in Lorelai and Rory ’s character , a snow - woman alternatively .
Of course , it ’s always possible to really go for it , and make the sort of telling snow sculptures that leave Rory and Lorelai so disgruntle at the unfairness of the competition , but where ’s the fun in that ? dumbfound with a simple C. P. Snow - soul , and dress up with whatever is lying around .
Go For A Sleigh Ride
In the jam - packed episode " The Bracebridge Dinner " ( S2E10 ) , Lorelai host a dinner at the Inn . Originally intended for a large group coming in from out of town , it ’s disrupted when a storm reach , and Lorelai ’s friends and family get to bask it all instead .
Part of this gorgeous event , of course , was the sledge rides through the town in the Charles Percy Snow - and there ’s small more sorcerous than bunch up and enjoying a sleigh ride ! ( Making certain , of course , that the horses are well - loved and treat appropriately . )
Decorate Cookies & String Popcorn
One of themost realistic things aboutGilmore Girlsis how it shows its character progress through different sprightliness stage . In later season , Rory is no longer the kid of the category , as Gigi has taken her position - and loves her Christmastime with Lorelai .
The two are go steady decorating cooky together and stringing popcorn as a decoration in " Santa ’s Secret Stuff " ( S7E11 ) , and both are wonderful treat to make together for the vacation . Being Lorelai , of course , the biscuit are sure to be eat by the dozen , but broil in any content is a great holiday activity .
Watch A Christmas Pageant
The townspeople of Star ’s Hollow screw to put on a show , and throughout the serial publication , fans are handle to parade , pageantry , plays , and more . It ’s telling , give the sizing of the township , and Star ’s Hollow would n’t be the same without it .
It may not be possible , of course , to get a Miss Patty to train up some small snowflakes to dance around , but there are plenty of online or local performances to ascertain out instead .
Make A Period Feast
" The Bracebridge Dinner " is one of thebestGilmore Girlsepisodes for winter , and is full of ideas for Christmas celebrations , as it include as its centrepiece a neat flow banquet .
Gilmore Girlsdoes all kinds of Christmas parties , from catered cocktail to local get - togethers , but the Bracebridge Dinner is probably the most exceptional . It may not be easy to pull together the kind of food that Sookie would , but making the effort would sure as shooting be a unique Christmas custom !
Enjoy The Holiday Sounds
One of the good festive episodes ofGilmore Girlsis " In the Clamor and the Clangor " ( S4E11 ) , where Star ’s Hollow repairs its Melville Bell , which is beautiful , for a while . before long , though , the sounds of the chiming bells begin to beat back the townspeople to misdirection , until Luke and Lorelai sneak into the tower to break them again .
It ’s a precious episode for Luke and Lorelai , but it ’s also a prissy admonisher to revel the sounds of the vacation season , and perchance take a walk to listen to some local bells call up .
Take A Walk Around Town (Don’t Forget The Coffee)
Probably the crowing winter activity around Stars Hollow is simply study a amble around the beautiful snow-clad town , coffee in hand , a common occurrence for Lorelai and Rory . The Winter Festival , the snow sculptures , the re - enactors , the gazebo - it ’s all just a beautiful backdrop for snowy walk together and a good chat , and that ’s a holiday tradition for anyone to enjoy .
Even in places that are n’t quite as arresting as Stars Hollow , there are bound to be cute spots and in effect views to discover , or else a big alibi for a winter trip to somewhere a little pretty !
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