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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