On December 6, 2025, a swath of local vendors sprawled across Skyline’s commons and into the Olympic Gym, welcoming community members to Skyline High School’s 25th Annual Holiday Bazaar. Customers were greeted by a wide variety of goods, including cookies, ornaments, and Christmas-themed miniature houses.
“I was surprised with how big it was,” Spanish teacher Jois Ochea said about the bazaar. “There were so many options, and I like options.”
The soft Christmas music in the background, combined with Skyline Class Council’s bake sale, further encouraged customers to stay and enjoy the holiday spirit.
Sophomore Daniel H. volunteered for Class Council at the bazaar, travelling around the bazaar selling Christmas-themed cakes. “[Volunteering] provided me with insight on how small businesses support themselves,” Daniel said.
For many, the bazaar wasn’t just a seasonal event: vendors from small businesses around the Sammamish area offered paintings, clothes, handbags, earrings, and dolls, more suited for year-round use and display.
All vendors arrived at Skyline early to get set up. An elderly couple from Renton arrived at 7:15 am; this year, they were selling a mix of holiday knick-knacks and everyday items, like Seattle-themed TV trays.
The couple highlighted the help they received from the volunteers of Skyline Mock Trial, the club that managed the bazaar. Volunteers helped vendors transport their goods while also running the bazaar’s raffle and concessions, using the proceeds to fund their competitions.
Other “vendors” chose not to sell anything. A group of three freshmen from Eastlake High School dedicated their stall to connecting with Asian people about how they deal with and overcome obstacles.
Along with supporting local businesses and passion projects, the Holiday Bazaar also continues to fund clubs and events at Skyline. Once again, the bazaar has lived up to its name: it truly does embody the “holiday” spirit.
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