Illinois Christmas

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If you're someone who hates Christmas/Holiday music with a red-hot passion, this list is definitely not for you...because you don't care what Christmas songs Illinois and Wisconsin residents love the most, However, if you're someone who's totally into the holiday tunes, read on to see what songs our two states really want to hear each year at Christmas time.

Whether you happen to think that giving someone everything listed in the song "The 12 Days Of Christmas" is super-romantic or stunningly cruel, here's how much cash you should have on hand if you've decided to start with the partridges in the pear tree and wrap up with the 12 percussionists percussing.

Step into the picture-perfect Christmas town of Galena, Illinois, where holiday magic comes alive. Stroll along Main Street adorned with festive decorations, explore local shops, savor holiday treats, and bask in the cozy holiday atmosphere. A must-visit destination.

Maybe you're someone who deeply cares about having a White Christmas, maybe you're a snow-hater who never wants snow (you picked the wrong state), or maybe you're someone who just doesn't care about Christmas weather at all because you're all about the family, food, and presents. Regardless, polling information says that 72% of us want our Christmases to be snowy.

If you're not familiar with pickle ornaments or the "hide the pickle" holiday tradition, you've got to be a little confused by the headline. Read on to learn more about hiding the pickle, and how the whole thing may have gotten started by an Illinois Civil War soldier.

What's hot when it comes to holiday gifts this year? Sure, there are some new and interesting things, but when it comes to Christmas wishes, people in Illinois really seem to love the classics.

Whether you go all-in on a huge, elaborate Christmas light display at your house, or you just point a sign that says "ditto" at your neighbor's awesome display, you've probably never calculated the costs of running Christmas lights throughout the season...although my dad sure did, and never let us forget it.

Get in the holiday spirit with a mix of Christmas movies. From classics to new releases, there's something for everyone. Find out where to stream favorites.