A fat man in a sleigh being towed by flying reindeer who lands on your roof, squeezes down the chimney, and drops presents off is unique to Christmas. Christmas is also notable for bringing out the best in people, a unique time of the year when charity flows and kindness prevails.
Hop in the car and make this special holiday even more unique by taking part in these unique celebrations recommended by our team at DCH Audi Oxnard.
Dickens on the Strand – Galveston, Texas. No author captured the Spirit of Christmas better than Charles Dickens. Come celebrate the ghosts of Christmas past, present, and future by gathering the clan and heading to Galveston for Dickens on the Strand, a three-day street festival that features parades, non-stop entertainment on five stages, strolling carolers, roving musicians, bagpipers, jugglers and a host of other entertainers. You can even meet actual descendants of Charles Dickens and maybe get a visit from ol’ Scrooge himself.
A Christmas Story House & Museum – Cleveland, Ohio. Although the exact date is not known, at some point in recent movie history, Rudolph, Frosty, and the Grinch gave way to Ralphie and his unique family from A Christmas Story as the Christmas Classic that seems to be on TV for seventeen consecutive days in December. So after the movie-watching couch potato-fest, it might be time for a road trip. Ralphie’s house has been restored to its movie splendor and is located just across the street from the Christmas Story museum and gift shop, where you can get that hard-to-shop-for relative an iconic Christmas Story leg lamp.
The Reno Santa Pub Crawl – Reno, Nevada. Unless you want to scar your children for life, you’ll want to leave your kids at home for this one. In fact, you can’t participate unless you’re 21 or older. You’ll want a designated driver for this one. The Reno Santa Pub Crawl takes place in December and involves thousands of Santas and other Christmas costumed characters spreading holiday cheer at the many bars in Reno.
The Inn at Christmas Place – Pigeon Forge, Tennessee. This holiday-themed hotel celebrates Christmas all year. Since you probably only celebrate it in December, December would be a great time to visit this Smoky Mountain resort. The Inn at Christmas Place, a beautiful Bavarian-style hotel, is located right across the street from the Incredible Christmas Place, a name that says it all.
Santa Claus, Indiana. Although Santa Claus’s official mailing address is the North Pole, he has a post office in Santa Claus, Indiana, a town that honors him 365 days a year with Christmas-themed attractions such as Santa’s Candy Castle, the Santa Claus Christmas Store, Santa’s Stables, and more. Rumors have it, he is often spotted there during the summer.
