GUYS. Christmas is already here. I see you out shopping, doing all of your Christmas activities, and acting a little merrier than usual. It’s great that it’s almost Christmas, and it is wonderful to celebrate Christmas in Illinois. Here are 12 reasons why Christmas in Illinois is the best.
- Christmas-themed foods are ready for you to consume.
Marit and Toomas Hinosaar/Flickr Whether you’re in Chicago or other towns across Illinois, there are plenty of Christkindlmarkets for you to get some wonderful German or other old-timey Christmasy foods.
- Stores are beautifully decorated for Christmas.
Rachel Kramer/Flickr It’s not the just the downtown stores–some small shops go to great lengths.
- Large Christmas trees abound.
Floyd Wilde/Flickr Towns across Illinois put up large Christmas trees.
- There’s always a chance for a white Christmas.
Roger W/Flickr Well, probably not this year…
- Christmas cookies are EVERYWHERE.
newtrip/Flickr Everyone is bringing Christmas cookies into the office. Which is great unless you are on a diet.
- You can do your best “Home Alone” impression.
Ryan Dickey/Flickr Who doesn’t love this movie?
- People go all out with their lights.
David Wilson/Flickr Neighborhoods have some great light shows, but some individual homeowners can put up some fantastic displays.
- And people go all out indoors, too.
CinCool/Flickr Illinoisians love to be festive during this time of year.
- But no matter what it looks like, family is definitely coming over.
Clifton/Flickr It’ll be a mess by the time they leave, anyway!
- You can go ice skating outdoors.
Chris/Flickr Either at a designated rink or a lake. Just be careful!
- Christmas makes people slow down.
Dan Perry/Flickr Well, at least the road rage seems to go down slightly.
- And there’s no better time to get out and be with the ones you love.
Lincoln Park Zoo/Facebook Whether it’s at the zoo or around town, get out and spread the Christmas cheer.
Why do you love celebrating Christmas in Illinois? Be sure to let us know in the comments.
Marit and Toomas Hinosaar/Flickr
Whether you’re in Chicago or other towns across Illinois, there are plenty of Christkindlmarkets for you to get some wonderful German or other old-timey Christmasy foods.
Rachel Kramer/Flickr
It’s not the just the downtown stores–some small shops go to great lengths.
Floyd Wilde/Flickr
Towns across Illinois put up large Christmas trees.
Roger W/Flickr
Well, probably not this year…
newtrip/Flickr
Everyone is bringing Christmas cookies into the office. Which is great unless you are on a diet.
Ryan Dickey/Flickr
Who doesn’t love this movie?
David Wilson/Flickr
Neighborhoods have some great light shows, but some individual homeowners can put up some fantastic displays.
CinCool/Flickr
Illinoisians love to be festive during this time of year.
Clifton/Flickr
It’ll be a mess by the time they leave, anyway!
Chris/Flickr
Either at a designated rink or a lake. Just be careful!
Dan Perry/Flickr
Well, at least the road rage seems to go down slightly.
Lincoln Park Zoo/Facebook
Whether it’s at the zoo or around town, get out and spread the Christmas cheer.
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