What do a blender, a nursing home and a fillet of salmon have in common? Nothing, except that they are all related to my childhood Christmas traditions. (Don't worry about it.) This year I frequented multiple Christmas pop-ups, or temporary menu and theming situations, and loved the festivity of the string lights, the creative cocktails and the outlandish mugs (Santa's head!). It was so enjoyable that I may just have to add this to my canon of Christmas traditions. If you're looking for a pop-up to frequent with a friend, check out any of these options, and if you hear of one I haven't mentioned, let me know! Read the full story at the link in our bio. Photo 1 / All the pretty, shiny things are on lock at Greenhouse's Christmas extravaganza. Staff photo by Lyric Lewin. Photo 2 / The mug game at No Hard Feelings is top. Staff photo by Lyric Lewin. Photo 3 / No Hard Feelings interior decorations create cozy nooks. Staff photo by Lyric Lewin. Photo 4 / The delicious Christmas Cosmo ...