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The Top 10 Christmas Cities in the US, with a Surprise City as the Winner
As the holiday season is in full swing, many of us are left wondering which cities in the United States are the most festive and fun to celebrate Christmas. Well, wonder no more! WalletHub has just released their annual list of the top 10 cities to spend Christmas, and the results might surprise you.
Coming in at number 10 on this year’s list is New York City, with its iconic Rockefeller Center ice rink and towering Christmas tree display. No surprises there, right? I mean, it’s Christmas in the Big Apple – what more could you ask for?
But as we move down the list, some unexpected names start to appear. Chicago, Illinois takes the ninth spot, followed closely by Miami, Florida at number eight. Next up is St. Louis, Missouri and San Francisco, California, which both make it into the top six.
Orlando, Florida surprisingly takes the fifth spot, with its plethora of theme parks and festive events throughout the city. Las Vegas, Nevada might not be the first place that comes to mind when thinking about Christmas, but WalletHub has ranked it as the fourth-best city to spend the holiday, citing affordable restaurants and holiday decoration shops.
And then there’s Seattle, Washington at number three – who knew? Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania takes the runner-up spot, with a surprising abundance of churches per capita and candy and chocolate stores. But wait, there’s more! The winner of this year’s list is none other than Atlanta, Georgia – yes, you read that right!
Atlanta has taken the top spot due to its numerous bakeries, holiday decoration shops, and affordable restaurants. But it’s not all about the material things – Atlanta residents get very excited about Christmas, searching Google for terms relating to the holiday more frequently than people in most other cities.
Meanwhile, Seattle comes in at number three, boasting a remarkable 5th-most online donations per capita and numerous food banks. The city also has an impressive number of affordable restaurants rated 4.5 stars or higher.
So if you’re looking to get your Christmas on this year, consider one of these top-ranked cities for the ultimate holiday experience!
Source: www.foxnews.com
