Every unique place across our great country has its own special way of celebrating the holiday season. In some areas, the climate doesn’t allow for a white Christmas. In other small communities, festive trees are made from lobster traps and beer kegs! The states in the Pacific Northwest—Idaho, Montana, Oregon, and Washington—contribute to the diverse ways we celebrate Christmas in America.

Alabama

Rickwood Caverns State Park, the underground cave, is completely lit up for the holidays loading...

Alaska

The Russian Orthodox tradition of parading a wooden star (representing the Star of Bethlehem) from house to house in the native villages.

Arizona

The annual tumbleweed Christmas tree lighting ceremony happens on the first Saturday in December in Chandler, AZ.

Arkansas

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