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Have you thought about traveling this year for Christmas? Would you rather pack the family up and try something new this year? Why not go skiing, or take a trip to New York and see a concert at Carnegie Hall. For ideas on Christmas destinations, The Christmas Vacations Blog is a great resource for finding the perfect vacation spot during the holidays.

There are many towns across the United States with holiday names. Ever consider living in Christmas City, Utah? Or wouldn’t it be fun to reside in Santa Claus, Indiana? How ironic is it that Christmas, Florida is in an area of the country where it doesn’t snow?

This map shows festively named cities all around the country. Click on a snowflake to view the city name. It’s fun to learn about new towns and perhaps plan a road trip or a stop on your next drive through another state.

Before you jet off to a foreign land during the holidays, perhaps you should learn a bit about the culture and how they celebrate Christmas. For example, have you ever considered a trip to China during the holiday season or thought about celebrating a warm, summer Christmas in Australia? Check out this Christmas Traditions post for more insights into Christmas celebrations abroad.

A holiday visit to Biltmore Estate makes a great weekend or daytrip if you live within driving distance of Asheville, NC. Christmas is perhaps the most magical time to visit Biltmore Estate because of all of the beautiful decorations throughout the home, and the only thing that could possibly make it more magical is viewing it all by candlelight and firelight. Each year, Biltmore offers evening tours that provide just that–a beautiful view of the home lit by its many fireplaces and candleabras, for a gorgeous, warm glow. To find more information on this special tour, visit the Biltmore web site.

What would you say if your neighbor set up a mesmerizing light show like this in your neighborhood? One Ohio man did, and after his display became a YouTube sensation, local police asked him to shut it down due to traffic issues in his neighborhood. You can still enjoy it on YouTube, though, even if you can’t go see it in person. If you haven’t seen it already, check it out–it’s pretty amazing.

Going somewhere for Christmas? Don’t let yourself get stressed out at the thought of traveling during the holidays. Sure, millions of people are traveling and airports will be packed, but there are ways to substantially reduce your Christmas traveling stress. Check out the Christmas Stress blog for some tips and tricks on making holiday travel less stressful.

Everyone has their own opinion on what the “best” places are to spend your Christmas vacation. On the internet, you’ll find dozens of different top 10 and top 5 lists, with each providing several great suggestions for places to be for the holidays. This top five list from OneTravel offers suggestions for activities in each of their five North American Christmas destinations.

Christmas is an excellent opportunity to spend with family and carry on family traditions, but sometimes doing the same things year after year can get old. If you find yourself longing for some changes in your holiday celebration, here are a few suggestions for Christmas vacation destinations that will please the whole family.

If you still want to spend Christmas with your extended family, see if everyone can reach an agreement on a place to “meet up” for the holidays. You could all go to the beach, for instance, and rent houses, condos, or hotel rooms, and still celebrate together while enjoying an entirely different locale.

One place you could spend Christmas together as a family is to go on a cruise. Each smaller family unit can get their own cabin, and you can meet up at a central location to have your own family celebrations while participating in everything the cruise line has planned. This works best if one family member rents a suite so you’ll have more space for your gift exchanges and such.

Don’t want to take a big trip but still want to do some fun daytrips? Why not take the kids to a hockey game or an indoor water park? It’s something different and enjoyable, but shouldn’t be too pricey. Ice skating rinks also provide an activity your kids probably don’t get to do every day–and once you get the hang of it, it’s very fun.

It’s quickly becoming a trend for the technologically inclined to decorate their homes with Christmas lights synchronized to music. There are several different products out there to help you synchronize your Christmas decorations with music, so you too can be a YouTube star. Or you can just watch and enjoy them. This video features a large and detailed display set to the theme from the movie “Christmas Vacation.”

Did you know there’s a town called Christmas, Florida? Or Santa Claus, Indiana? There are several cities in the United States with Christmas-themed names that cater to holiday fun and enjoyment–making them perfect places to spend a part of your Christmas season (or at least to mail your Christmas cards from).This article from USA Today mentions five different cities where you can get into the holiday spirit year-round, thanks to the town’s name.