Yes, there's really a town called Santa Claus. And in December, it more than lives up to the name! The Santa Claus Christmas Celebration happens throughout Santa Claus, Indiana during the first three weekends of December each year. Insider Tip: Unofficially, the festivities kick off a week early…
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’Tis the season for big holiday fun, and Central Indiana is home to a whole collection of local traditions, events, and festivities for guests of all ages to enjoy. Here’s your must-do list to check off by the time the New Year rolls around: The Indianapolis Symphony Orchestra’s biggest annual…
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The Oooohs and Ahhhhs of Winter have arrived! Charlie Brown might not have liked Snoopy’s decorated doghouse, but the rest of us have really come to love the festive illuminations. You’ll definitely get into the spirit of the season when you check out this year’s holiday light displays in Indiana…
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Winter brings colder temperatures, but it also brings a whole new list of memory-making opportunities! From chills and thrills to sightseeing and "lightseeing," Indiana is a winter wonderland perfect for exploring. Toboggan Run at Pokagon State Park Whoosh! Weeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeee! Whoaaaa…
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Ever wondered what it’d feel like to step back in time and experience the season as it might have been celebrated back in the early 1800s? In Hamilton County, Conner Prairie’s “A Merry Prairie Holiday” festival gives guests the chance to do just that. A lighted giant Santa just outside the…
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Each winter across Germany, Christkindlmarkts (literally translating to “Christ child markets”) usher in the holidays with open-air celebrations of food, fun and festivity. Here in Indiana, several communities offer their own spins on these seasonal customs. In the southwest corner of the state…
Read MoreI have to start out this blog by mentioning that I am in no way an outdoor cold-weather gal. In the winter, when it’s cold and snowy, I prefer to be inside. But for the Holidays, a winter stroll through an amazing lights display is worth braving the cold. We found just that at Winter Wonderland…
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Has the holiday season really began until the smells of a fresh-cut tree fill your home? For those who celebrate Christmas, the tradition of picking out your own tree is one that spans generations! Whether you want to experience that Hallmark Moment with your loved ones by chopping down your own…
Read MoreFor many families, writing a letter to Santa before Christmas remains a treasured holiday tradition. The Santa Claus, Ind. Post Office makes the practice even more special by offering a new picture postmark stamp for letters and holiday cards each year. Since 1983, the post office has selected an…
Read MoreFrench Lick Springs Hotel Tree Lighting Ceremony, taking place virtually this year. Everything in 2020 has been different, and sadly, the holidays will be no exception. Certain holiday traditions are still happening but some have been put on pause for this season. The most prominent event in…
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