Which State has more Christmas Spirit Illinois or Missouri?
A website ranked the states with the most Christmas spirit and when it comes to the neighboring states of Missouri and Illinois, I was shocked to find them on opposite sides of the list!
Christmas
A Look Back from 2011 at Avenue of Lights in Quincy
I love that the Festival of Lights is back each year, but do you remember the Avenue of Lights?
Son of a Nutcracker, Buddy the Elf Takes Over Chicago Street
"The best way to spread Christmas Cheer is singing loud for all to hear." One performer in Illinois did just that.
Get Up Close and Personal at Illinois Reindeer Ranch
Meet the real-life Comet, Blitzen, Sven, and Vixen, at the Hardy's Reindeer Ranch in Illinois
Two of the Best Christmas Towns Not Far From The Tri-States
Looking to find the best town for Christmas, well you don't have to travel far from the Trii-States to find them.
What’s This? Midwest Family Brings Halloween to Their Christmas Lights Show
Now, THIS is how you do a Christmas Light Show.
Tacky Christmas Apparel to Make Heads Turn
The holidays are undoubtedly a stressful time of year and truly ugly Christmas apparel is a great way to get everyone to relax a little bit. Whether you're looking to be the clown in family photos or headed to an ugly sweater-themed event, deck yourself out with any of these options and you're sure to steal the show.
The Great Debate A Real Christmas Tree vs. Fake Tree
I love everything about Christmas with the exception of one thing: REAL Christmas trees.
Illinois & Missouri Favorite Holiday Candy Is Not What I Excepted
We all love it, and can't get enought of it. Candy. Not only candy, but Christmas Candy, we use it for gifts, and decorations on treats, and eat it of course. But which Christmas Candy is popular in each state?
Santa's Taking the Train From Quincy to Macomb
Santa is of course known for his magical reindeer-powered sleigh, but that’s not the only way he tours the Tri-States.