There's a Town Named Christmas?

Believe it or not, there is such a place. Christmas, Michigan, is a little less than five miles from Munising in the Upper Peninsula and borders the Bay Furnace campgrounds off Lake Superior near the Hiawatha National Forest. This area is historically known and has encompassed the history of Christmas into its story.

The town isn't extravagant, besides its 35-foot Santa cut-out that catches absolutely everyone's attention. In the United States alone, there are at least eight other "Christmas" towns. So what makes THIS Christmas named town so inviting? Well, a few different things make it worth visiting, one being the guarantee that you'll get a white Christmas if you were planning a festive get-away. Then there are the raw, Christmas aesthetics that bring authenticity to life.

It cannot help but be wondered, though, how this town got its name. Along with any other Christmas town in the United States, there has to be some situation upon forming our countries cities that make the holiday season so unique for the area. Here is a brief telling of the background on Christmas, Michigan.

Hallmark History

The town began in such a quaint way that it makes the name quite special. In 1938 a Munising local decided to start-up a factory that was specialized in holiday gifts. Since their post office formation in 1966, people have been making trips to the town to mail out letters during the holiday season just for that trademark postage location. So one little factory grew to be something more meaningful than ever intended to be.

Some of the geographical history surrounding Christmas, Michigan, includes the lighthouse that marks the Grand Island West Channel Rear Range entrance. Sometimes referred to as the End of the Road Lighthouse, it reserves the right to be seen as an iconic part of the town. The current lighthouse there was built in 1914, but it is, in fact, the replacement. The original lighthouse was made of wood and was built in the year 1868. This location is serene and appreciated by locals and visitors alike. In the late evening, the glow is soothing as it projects off the lake, every so often guiding in a boat from the Grand Island, illuminating the waves and wind year-round.

Vacation Town, Year Around

There is honestly a lot to do in Christmas, Michigan if you love the outdoors. During the spring and summer, there are various lake-related activities available. You can hunker down with the family in a cabin with some cocoa in the winter, or you can take off on the snowmobile and check out the trails. No matter what, though, if you haven't put this area on your list of places to be, go ahead and add it!

Winter Wonders

If you find yourself considering a winter wonderland vacation, then add Christmas, Michigan to your list of possibilities. The Yule Log Resort is ideal for a festive holiday get-away, hosting nine cabins that are all Christmas themed in various ways. The town itself, though, is also just as enchanting during this time of the year. With highlights such as the giant Santa, the festive stores, and the garland-streamed streets, the town sparks youthful feelings-- the need to explore yet absorb..With the rural, rustic appearance of Christmas, Michigan, a person begins to feel as if they are in a Hallmark Christmas Classic!

Aside from the lodging and retreats of Christmas town, its visitors in the winter enjoy many activities that require a person to all but hunker down. Snowmobiling, ice-fishing, cross-country skiing, you name it. Aside from large hill skiing, this area has it all for staying active outdoors in the winter. Best of all, despite the commotion about this town, it remains relatively quiet. With only 400 year-round residents, there are few and far between moments when the trails or the hotels are crowded. Another reason why Christmas, Michigan is such a great place to be to appreciate what you have closest to you— without all the external clutter.

Summertime Splendor

In the U.P. there are so many things to do in the summer, just as much as in the winter. Christmas, Michigan makes a great pit stop for travelers who find themselves enjoying the mild summers and wilderness. Whether you are into hiking, boating, canoeing, scuba diving, or are passionate about rock hunting, the Munising area has it all.

Christmas, Michigan, is an ideal spot to explore with a good hike as trails in every direction surround it. Pictured Rocks National Lakeshore is a skip and a hop away from the town and gives way to wonderous sights that leave its visitors in awe. If you are really into the outdoors, it also functions as a campsite. With it so close to Christmas town, you can plan for a warm breakfast at The Duck Pond Eatery, where they offer a buffet for the early birds to fill up before the day’s adventures. Honestly, I don't think this could get simpler— which is what makes the U.P. so grand!

Frankenmuth Vs. Christmas: Travel Destination Debate

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Frankenmuth is indeed the pinnacle of Christmas destinations, but this is for strikingly different reasons for why the actual town of Christmas is a beautiful experience during such a festive time. Christmas is meant to be many things, and all at once for that matter. How can a person KNOW which is better until trying them both? The answer lies in what the value of the holiday experience is based upon.

If you are hoping for a social, music-filled, joyful experience met with carriage rides and lots of holiday-themed food, then Frankenmuth is the place to be. Whether you are a young couple trying to embrace the beauty of the town's historic culture and try out new drafts from themed bars, or you're a family with hopes to bring wonder to your children's Christmas experience, there is something for everyone.

Christmas, Michigan, is ideal for sublime, serene, reflective moments. A peaceful yule-time treat for families and individuals alike, offering prestige snowshoeing and rustic lodging that is not comparable to any other Upper Peninsula Christmas experience. If you are trying to spend your Christmas evenings surrounded by snow, mistletoe, and playing old-school board games, then book a themed room and get settled in.

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The glorious nature scape of Alger County is not one to pass up. Between the waterfalls (stunning in the summer and the winter) and the hospitality this lively, rural town gives out, it does deserve the visit. This is especially so if you're seeking a deeply wooded get-away; writers, introverts, and peace-seeking travelers all have commented on the value of such a welcoming yet rustic location.

If for nothing else at all, take the trip to embrace the contentment one feels when lounging in a cozy cabin while the winter outside taps against the window. If you are in a position where you must remain patient for such a liberating experience, consider embracing the tones and textures that can bring the senses to a similar state. Holly and mistletoe within the windows' frames, a candy cane scented candle lit on the table, and the shimmer of Northern Nail Polishes winter release, Cozy Cabin. This color shines a multichromatic brown-red-black tone that genuinely brings the comfort of the season to fruition.

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