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11 Reasons Christmas In Iowa Is The Absolute Best

By Michaela Kendall | Published December 14, 2015

Christmastime in Iowa is undeniably special. Whether you’re here every year for the season, or you simply find yourself back in town to visit family for the holidays, you know nothing beats a Christmas surrounded by the people you love. Here are 11 simple reasons why Christmastime in Iowa is the absolute best:

1. We almost always get to enjoy a white Christmas.

2. And our holiday light shows blow other state's light shows out of the water.

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3. Our towns go all out for Christmas.

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4. And we have some pretty awesome Christmas festivals and traditions.

5. Plus, nothing beats a horse-drawn sleigh ride through the snow. That's one thing you can't do in the warmer states.

6. And you don't have to travel all the way to the North Pole to see Santa - if you live in Iowa, all you have to do is drive to Santa's Castle in Storm Lake!

7. We even have our own Polar Express, the Boone & Scenic Valley Railway's Santa Express.

8. And nothing beats a home-cooked Christmas dinner, Iowa style.

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9. Or the delicious holiday treats that come after dinner, like puppy chow!

10. And the best part of all is that we get to share all of this with our amazing families here in Iowa.

11. But, if you're still not convinced, one thing that makes Christmas in Iowa better than Christmas anywhere else is the creative holiday decorating. Tis the season!

Less than two weeks until Christmas, guys! What are some more reasons Christmas is the best in Iowa?

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