How Do They Celebrate Yule In Alaska?

While Christianity originated in a totally different part of the world, Alaska is almost considered the home of the ‘white Christmas’ that we are so fond of. Alaska has made an identity for itself as the home of Santa; and the North Pole and yuletide season here is indeed a special time of the year. Generally Alaska is a pretty low key state in America but come winter the place comes to life with all the trappings of a traditional Christmas.

Alaskans celebrate this festival with their own unique traditions and a few common ones too. So while the Christmas tree, Santa and his Elves and Nativity story are all general aspects of yuletide season here and the rest of the world, Alaskans have their own special traditions too.

For example in this part of the country children visit houses carrying a long pole with a brightly colored star attached to the top singing carols and making merry.

Alaskans have their own special yuletide treats too. Some of the common delectable’s served at family feast are maple frosted doughnuts, candies, different kinds of cookies, pies and puddings. Many even sing special songs during this time of the year in the local dialect which has yuletide themes like “Christ is born” or “God be with you”. The specialty of Christmas in Alaska is the fact that it is truly white Christmas.

 

 

The North Pole Christmas Party – Alaska

Do something different this X-Mas. Surprise your family with a trip to the North Pole! Oh no am not kidding at all! The North Pole is as real as ever. Alaska is that magical land where the spirit of Yule stays alive all year through.

Christmas in the North Pole is a community party for everyone. The spirit of good cheer touches each home and soul. The Candy Cane shaped street lamps, Santa’s Post Office and the St. Nicholas Drive transport you into another world. The locals somehow seem drunk in the spirit of Yule as well. Always happy, content and full of life!

Celebrations at the Ice Park are a great favourite with those who manage to be at this fantastic location during Yule. Ice sculptures, ice slides and ice games are just a few things you and your family enjoy when celebrating Christmas in Alaska. The highlight of the town fest is when Santa goes around the place in his sleigh, pulled by none other than ‘Rudolph’ the reindeer. Carol singing and snow parties are common.

So what are you waiting for? Plan a trip to the land of Christmas this year and take your dear ones on a ‘once in a lifetime holiday experience!’