Minnesota Christmases are bursting with joy and generations of tradition. From the small towns to the Twin Cities, everyone gets into the holiday spirit! Whether  it’s the mind-blowing decorations, the traditional food, or the musical and theatrical performances, there is something for everyone to love about MN Decembers. Minnesota shines brightest during this time of year, when even the snow can be appreciated (if we ever get some this year, that is)! Here’s why a Christmas in Minnesota can’t be beat.

1. Our Christmas tree farms GET IT RIGHT.
Happy Land Tree Farms
From sleigh rides to wreaths the size of people, Minnesota's tree farms never disappoint. Rain, sleet, or snow, they are determined to help you get the best tree for your home.
2. We don't have to worry about finding gifts.
Facebook/Mall of America
We invited indoor malls. And they're all beautifully decorated this time of year, too!
3. We have some amazing traditional holiday foods!
Mrs. Olson's Lefse
Whether or not you love the Lutefisk, you have to love the other 2 L's, Lefse and Lingonberries!
4. Our holiday festivals are a force to be reckoned with.
Facebook/Holidazzle
If you haven't experienced this year's Holidazzle in Loring Park yet, you're seriously missing out! But no worries, the best is yet to come. It's still going on the weekends, and there are more fireworks on the 20th!
5. And our light displays are equally as epic!
Jake Callahan Photography
Bentleyville "Tour of Lights" in Duluth is known as America’s Largest Free Walk Through Lighting Display and is an amazing treat for the entire family!
6. We get to experience white Christmases like no other.
Flickr/Justin Meissen
Having a white Christmas means so much to Minnesotans, in fact, that the Minnesota DNR published a map with probabilities of a white Christmas, ranging from 100% in some Northern areas, to around 60% in the Southern parts of the state.

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7. Which means Minnesota children can make Frosty real.
Flickr/Robert Engberg
And we wouldn't have it any other way.
8. Christmas orchestra performances are unbeatable.
Minnesota Orchestra
The Minnesota Orchestra in the upcoming days and weeks will perform Hosanna! Christmas Concert, Messiah Sing-Along, Jingle Bell Doc, and a Scandinavian Christmas!
9. And the Twin Cities Ballet Nutcracker is world-class and has a local spin!
Twin Cities Ballet
Catch it THIS WEEKEND the 12th and 13th at Ames Center in Burnsville.
10. As we've already established this week, Minnesota has the best homemade Christmas candy and chocolate!
Facebook/Candyland The Store
The perfect gift, if you don't eat it all first!
11. We also have Caribou's seasonal drinks, and they're the best.
Facebook/Caribou Coffee
Sorry Starbucks lovers, but try one of these and you'll see what we mean!
12. The home state of Charles M. Schulz, we can enjoy and appreciate A Charlie Brown Christmas like nobody else.
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And we all appreciate a good Charlie Brown Christmas tree.
13. Which also means, regardless of everything else going on during the Christmas season, Minnesotans never forget the real meaning of Christmas.
Facebook/Lord of Life Lutheran Church - Maple Grove, MN
And from church traditions to family time, they make sure to slow down and teach it to the next generation, too.

Why are you proud to live in Minnesota during the holiday season?

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