Merry Christmas, Iowa! Today is the day we have all been (so impatiently) waiting for, so now it’s time to open our presents, and check out what Santa left us:

  1. SNOW!!

Charlie Coffey/Flickr We were dreaming of a white Christmas, and Santa pulled off a Christmas miracle and delivered.

  1. Some pretty awesome Christmas displays.

Guy Harvey/Flickr Nothing makes the holidays special like amazing Christmas light displays.

  1. And countless beautiful places to explore this winter.

Education and Engagement/Flickr There are so many places to visit during the holiday season, and each one is more magical than the last.

  1. Some of the best cities in the country.

Jason Mrachina/Flickr We have some truly awesome cities that are full of culture, fun, and character.

  1. And the most charming small towns in the nation.

Louis/Flickr They are truly what makes Iowa special - especially during the holiday season.

  1. 365 stunning sunrises.

Ryan Tow/Flickr

  1. And 365 equally stunning sunsets.

Rich Herrmann/Flickr

  1. Fields of opportunities.

Brooke Raymond/Flickr Not to be corny, but we’re thankful for the opportunities we have here.

  1. The most amazing, beautiful state to live in.

Jason Mrachina/Flickr Nothing beats Iowa, and we are so thankful to live in this great state.

  1. And the best people in the world to share it with.

OakleyOriginals/Flickr Without them, the rest of these presents wouldn’t be worth having.

Merry Christmas to all, and to all a good night!

Charlie Coffey/Flickr

We were dreaming of a white Christmas, and Santa pulled off a Christmas miracle and delivered.

Guy Harvey/Flickr

Nothing makes the holidays special like amazing Christmas light displays.

Education and Engagement/Flickr

There are so many places to visit during the holiday season, and each one is more magical than the last.

Jason Mrachina/Flickr

We have some truly awesome cities that are full of culture, fun, and character.

Louis/Flickr

They are truly what makes Iowa special - especially during the holiday season.

Ryan Tow/Flickr

Rich Herrmann/Flickr

Brooke Raymond/Flickr

Not to be corny, but we’re thankful for the opportunities we have here.

Nothing beats Iowa, and we are so thankful to live in this great state.

OakleyOriginals/Flickr

Without them, the rest of these presents wouldn’t be worth having.

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