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There are many places for people to spend Christmas. Some people head across country to spend the holidays with family or friends. Others may live in a climate that does not offer that “Christmas feeling” so they choose to simply take a trip to spend time in a climate or a city that does provide that overall spirit of the Yule. The holiday season is fast upon us, and when traveling through the country be aware that those temperature differences mean different road conditions. If a vehicle needs repairs or if it is necessary to find tires for sale
prices, this is not a bad time to do so, as holiday discounts will be plentiful. Here are a few suggestions for fun alternatives to spending the holidays at home.

Why not begin, where the stories begin – at the North Pole. Located in the state of Alaska, the North Pole community provides a comprehensive Christmas experience, the only one that includes the house of Santa Claus himself. Along with that famous residence, parties and activities such as art and sporting events occur throughout the town. While you are at it, send a post card or gift from the Post Office as the return address will be non other than that of Old Saint Nick . Other locations, while they may not boast a Christmas celebrity of such magnitude, do offer the look of Christmas, the feel and the weather and the decorations. Woodstock, Vermont and Kennebunkport, Maine are two such cities. Woodstock is known for its old town charm, the quaint shop fronts, and the hospitality of the residents. The same holds true for the town of Kennebunkport, however if it’s Christmas ham or turkey you’re looking for you may be in for a surprise. The celebratory feast in this town, is a festival of lobster dishes.

If the rims and tires of your car are taking you out West, there will be no shortage of festive cities and happenings. A “Wild West” Christmas is what you will find in the town of Durango, Colorado. Here, even the cowboy hats and boots are in the spirit and decor of the Christmas holiday. A train ride on the Polar Express is fun for children as it is more like a moving slumber party, pajamas and all. And while a snow globe of San Antonio, Texas may not actually contain any snow, this is another Western city that will not leave you in want of the Christmas spirit. The entire town is lit up with lights. Colorful clothing and decorations such as pinatas, boats on the San Antonio River and mariachi bands provide the warmth and the feel of the holiday season. So travel this year, to a place where family and friends live, or to a place you have never been and create a holiday memory that will last a lifetime.

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