Here is a list someone shared on this Fb group I’m on for restaurants: https://www.ctbites.com/blog/2022/12/9/christmas-guide

For something less fancy, we typically get Chinese food takeout. Also, as someone who doesn’t celebrate Christmas, I second another commenter on going to the movies. Many of us non celebrators and those who do celebrate go. Even when I go to the movies alone, it doesn’t feel awkward bc I’m in the dark.

We could pay up to $1,000 per night for a 5 bedroom house. It’s for 4 families. Thanks!

Yes, totally understand! I’d rather pay more to the host than to companies like AirBNB or VRBO though. I feel like those admin fees definitely don’t go to the host.