Posted in Alaska December 24, 2015 by

9 Reasons Christmas In Alaska Is The Absolute Best

I’d have to argue that Christmas is the best time of year… especially in Alaska. Our children get to hop off the bus for Christmas break and run home surrounded by hills of snow. Our nights are nice and long so we get to thoroughly enjoy the town’s Christmas lights and even our zoos light up for the holidays. Here are some of the reasons that Christmas in Alaska is the best!

1) You're guaranteed a white Christmas.
Terri (I.hope.you.dance) | Flickr
You'll never have to wake up hoping there is a blanket of snow outside when you had to shovel your way from your car to your front door when you got home the day before Christmas.
2) Our downtowns look really awesome this time of year.
Visit Anchorage PR | Flickr
There is nothing better than taking a walk through the lights on a snowy Christmas eve.
3) We have a family that lets us control their Christmas lights.
Christmas in Fairbanks Website
Go ahead, visit the site and turn their kids window lights on and off 50 times. I did, it was worth it!
4) We have the North Pole, enough said.
Jason Rossiter | Flickr
Alaska - 1, the rest of the world - 0.
5) We have the best natural Christmas lights.
Visit Finland | Flickr
Well played, Aurora, well played.
6) Our capital REALLY gets into the spirit.
Laurent Dick | Wild Alaska Travel
The official "Santa House" in Juneau!
7) Some of our best resorts get really decked out for the holidays.
rbbaird | Flickr
Visit Chena Hot Springs for a relaxing holiday vacation.
8) We tend to put on some really great Christmas plays.
USAG- Humphreys | Flickr
Who doesn't love A Christmas Carol?
9) Every day of the month is delightful in our state because Alaskans love spending time with their families.
Jamie McCaffrey | Flickr
There is nothing better about Christmas than spending it with those you love in the place you call home!

What would you add to this list? Let me know in the comments!