Saturday, July 4, 2026

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'Twas the Night Before Christmas (State by State)


The Night Before Christmas in the USA is universally marked by setting out cookies and milk for Santa and carrots for his reindeer. However, different states celebrate this eve with unique cultural quirks, ranging from giant holiday markets to stunning light displays and festive community performances... And now we can read all about The Night Before Christmas in each U.S. State from Santa himself. 


'Twas the Night Before Christmas in Minnesota
A Keepsake Christmas Adventure Across the North Star State
- Santa's legendary journey as he visits Moorhead, Mankato, and more, with vibrant illustrations of Minnesota's most iconic landmarks ― from the Aerial Lift Bridge to Split Rock Lighthouse to Foshay Tower and beyond.
" What’s From Moorhead to Mankato, from the Twin Cities to the North Shore,
Santa can’t wait to visit all the children on his Nice List.
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Twas The Night Before Christmas In ...

Various U.S. States
by Jo Parry (37 books in series)
Page Count: 40 Publisher: Hometown World

Regional highlights and state-by-state traditions include:
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  • Minnesota (Twin Cities): Locals often celebrate the season by taking a festive ride with Santa on historic streetcars via the Minnesota Streetcar Museum, right in your backyard.
  • New York: The Empire State holds immense historical significance, as the classic 1823 poem originally titled "A Visit from St. Nicholas" (famously beginning with "'Twas the Night Before Christmas") was first published anonymously in the Troy, NY Sentinel. 
  • Illinois (Chicago): Holiday preparations are dominated by the Christkindlmarket Chicago at Daley Plaza, which is the largest open-air Christmas market in the US. 
  • Colorado: Ski towns like Crested Butte and Vail celebrate with torchlight parades on the ski slopes, where instructors ski down the mountains holding glowing torches in the dark. 
  • Massachusetts: Nantucket hosts a famous annual Christmas Stroll where Santa famously arrives by boat to kick off the festivities. 
  • California: Stateside coastal events are huge, featuring waterfront boat parades where the ships are covered in hundreds of thousands of lights. 



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Wednesday, July 1, 2026

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12 Little Elves of Christmas Collection

Join 12 charming Christmas elves on a trip around the world in this holiday picture book with glitter details. "'Twas dawning on Yule. A fierce storm was brewing. Could this blustery night be Christmas's undoing?" After a terrible storm sweeps the globe, Christmas festivities are canceled around the world. Twelve little elves come to the rescue, helping each community rehang their decorations and revive their traditions. From karavaki boats in Greece to paper lanterns in Argentina to nativity cribs in Lebanon, the elves embark on an unforgettable journey filled with holiday spirit and goodwill.

12 Little Elves (15 book series)

Published by: Familius Kids
- Twelve charming elves travel up and down each state to see who is still awake before Santa comes. Along the way, they visit state landmarks and curiosities, all bedecked in holly and holiday fun. Their last stop? Your home, of course. Jump in bed!




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