Alaska may be the state with most naturally Christmasy environment, being almost guaranteed a winter wonderland. Soft, pretty snow falls on moonlit nights for most of the state throughout December. The long winter darkness has fallen and as the days shorten, the nights stretch out and the cold is here to stay. The dark hours lead many Alaskans to decorate their towns for the season and complete the perfect holiday picture. Visit these 12 towns that become so filled with Christmas spirit, they might as well be the set of a Hallmark movie.
Alaska's largest city looks especially pretty during the holidays. When a light coat of snow turns everything white, the city lights up with a Christmas glow.
When the Northern Lights are dancing nowhere is more beautiful than Alaska, and the beautiful location of Talkeetna is a perfect place to enjoy Alaska's natural winter entertainment.
The farthest north arctic town is always a winter wonderland, bathed in white most of the time. The frozen Arctic Ocean makes for beautiful views of the endless Arctic Ocean.
The ultimate Christmas destination, it's always Christmas in North Pole, AK. Head to the Christmas in Ice exhibtion, Santa Claus House or just drive around the streets perrienially decked with holiday cheer.