Christmas time in Ohio is special. Whether you’re here every year for the season, or you simply find yourself back in town for the Christmas holiday to visit family, you know nothing beats a Christmas surrounded by the people you love in the state you (knowingly or unknowingly) love. The following are 7 holiday traditions nearly every Ohioan can relate to:
- Always keep a slight sliver of hope that it could snow on Christmas…
Thomas Lillis IV/Flickr …but, let’s be real. That’s definitely not happening THIS year.
- Pile into the car with family to ride around and look at Christmas lights.
Gallipolis In Lights/Facebook Pictured is the Gallipolis City Park, which lights up the night during the holiday season.
- Make (and eat) tons of candy buckeyes.
Steven Depolo/Flickr (If this isn’t a holiday tradition in your family then it’s a shame.)
- Tour the “A Christmas Story” House.
Erik Drost/Flcikr We’re so lucky to have this classic Christmas gem in our very own state. Find it at 3159 W. 11th St., Cleveland, OH 44109.
- Take the family to Castle Noel.
Michelle/Flickr Medina is home to “America’s Largest Indoor Christmas Entertainment Attraction,” which is open year-round and features hour-long tours of all things Christmas. It is located at 260 S. Court St., Medina, OH 44256.
- Take a stroll through your local zoo.
Sam Howzit/Flickr Chances are, the zoo near you is displaying Wild Lights until early January. Pictured is the Columbus Zoo and Aquarium Wildlights.
- Make time for those that matter most.
Brandon King/Flickr (No Michigan fans allowed, of course.)
What are some of your holiday traditions? Let us know!
Thomas Lillis IV/Flickr
…but, let’s be real. That’s definitely not happening THIS year.
Gallipolis In Lights/Facebook
Pictured is the Gallipolis City Park, which lights up the night during the holiday season.
Steven Depolo/Flickr
(If this isn’t a holiday tradition in your family then it’s a shame.)
Erik Drost/Flcikr
We’re so lucky to have this classic Christmas gem in our very own state. Find it at 3159 W. 11th St., Cleveland, OH 44109.
Michelle/Flickr
Medina is home to “America’s Largest Indoor Christmas Entertainment Attraction,” which is open year-round and features hour-long tours of all things Christmas. It is located at 260 S. Court St., Medina, OH 44256.
Sam Howzit/Flickr
Chances are, the zoo near you is displaying Wild Lights until early January. Pictured is the Columbus Zoo and Aquarium Wildlights.
Brandon King/Flickr
(No Michigan fans allowed, of course.)
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