Christmas, a necessary break from the normal and the mundane, a time when people remember the spirit of giving, and when magic truly seems real. Some cities go above and beyond every holiday season, creating festive Christmas celebrations that are truly memorable.

New York City has always prided itself on being one of the biggest, brightest, most bustling cities in the US, and Christmas time in the Big Apple is no different. The city is one of the most attractive shopping destinations in the country, bringing in scores of shoppers every year to trot down the snowy streets just before the holidays. The iconic Christmas tree at Rockefeller Center is part of one of the most impressive holiday displays around, and the city’s other lovely parks all have their own fantastic tree lighting ceremonies. Christmas is always just around the corner in New York.

We all know, of course, that Santa Claus lives at the North Pole, but did you know that he’s also an American? The Alaska town of North Pole, right in the center of the US’s largest and snowiest state, is a true winter wonderland–a place where Christmas never ends. Come and admire the whimsical decorations, and be sure to stop by the Santa Claus house and see the North Pole workshop we’ve all dreamed about since young times.
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