Enjoy Indoor And Outdoor Holiday Magic At The 50th Annual Way Of Lights Christmas Display In Illinois
Elizabeth Crozier
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There’s a holiday lights display in Belleville, Illinois that takes guests indoors and outdoors for the most spectacular event of the season. You won’t want to miss some of the best Christmas lights in Illinois being displayed at this attraction. Check ’em out:
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Take a virtual tour of the Way of Lights at the National Shrine of Our Lady of the Snows in this video from GmaGpaAdventures:
Learn more about The Way of Lights Illinois 2023 event on the National Shrine of our Lady of the Snows website.
For more Christmas lights in Illinois, check out these drive-thru Christmas light displays that are coming soon to a town near you.
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What are some holiday traditions in Illinois?
Holiday traditions in Illinois run big and small, and some of the best ones come from charming small towns in the burbs. Here are a few holiday traditions in Illinois that you may want to put on your holiday festivities calendar:
- Springfield Jaycees Holiday Lights Parade: This Christmas tradition started in 1949 and has been running continuously since 1972. You have your typical parade floats dancing with lights, but you'll also see city buses and fire trucks covered head to toe in twinkling lights. Keep an eye out for Santa because he just might have a treat or two to share with you.
- Chicago's Christkindlmarket: The Christkindlmarket dates back to the 16th Century in Nuremberg, Germany. It is a massive holiday market tradition that has passed through the centuries and the world to end up in many parts of the U.S. The Chicago Christkindlmarket takes up three shopping locations around Chicago - Daley Plaza, Wrigley Field, and Naperville. Vendors from around the world come to Chicago for this incredible holiday tradition. Not only can you shop to your heart's content, but the food and special holiday treats will keep you ruled up to enjoy the whole day.
- It’s a White County Christmas, Carmi, IL: There is something special about a small-town Christmas celebration. Right after Thanksgiving the whole town gears up for a delightful Christmas celebration that is felt all across town. Some of the festivities include a Holiday Shopping Stroll with local businesses giving out gifts to a few lucky winners, a Craft and Vendor Show at the Floral Hall, a tree lighting ceremony near Main Cross Street, and festive tours of historic homes.
Illinoisans have some pretty weird and wacky holiday traditions. Here are a few you may or may not have ever heard of. Which ones does your family take part in?