{"id":12137,"date":"2016-12-19T14:30:40","date_gmt":"2016-12-19T19:30:40","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/urbanmatter.com\/chicago\/?p=12137"},"modified":"2019-10-17T10:19:22","modified_gmt":"2019-10-17T15:19:22","slug":"best-place-christmas-chicago","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/urbanmatter.com\/chicago\/best-place-christmas-chicago\/","title":{"rendered":"Why Chicago is the Best Place to Celebrate Christmas"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Chicago&#8217;s the kind of city that&#8217;s great to visit year-round, but believe it or not, it&#8217;s actually one of the best places to visit during winter \u2013 specifically during the Christmas season. Contrary to what you may assume about the frigid temps, Chicago&#8217;s holiday celebrations make being in the city totally worth it this time of year. Although we might be a little biased, we\u2019ve listed five reasons why Chicago is the best place to celebrate Christmas.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2>9 times out of 10, it\u2019s a white Christmas<\/h2>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/urbanmatter.com\/chicago\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/12\/shutterstock_530753947.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-12154 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/urbanmatter.com\/chicago\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/12\/shutterstock_530753947.jpg\" alt=\"best place christmas chicago\" width=\"1000\" height=\"668\" srcset=\"https:\/\/urbanmatter.com\/chicago\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/12\/shutterstock_530753947.jpg 1000w, https:\/\/urbanmatter.com\/chicago\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/12\/shutterstock_530753947-600x401.jpg 600w, https:\/\/urbanmatter.com\/chicago\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/12\/shutterstock_530753947-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/urbanmatter.com\/chicago\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/12\/shutterstock_530753947-128x86.jpg 128w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>When you think of Christmas, what comes to mind? We&#8217;re guessing not beaches and palm trees. Snow and cold weather are all a part of the magic of Christmas. Even if you&#8217;re from a warmer climate, everyone deserves to experience a white Christmas at least once. Unless we&#8217;re having a seriously weird year, you can bet that Chicago will make it happen.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2>We know how to have FUN<\/h2>\n<figure id=\"attachment_11850\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-11850\" style=\"width: 899px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"https:\/\/urbanmatter.com\/chicago\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/12\/TBOX.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-11850 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/urbanmatter.com\/chicago\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/12\/TBOX.jpg\" alt=\"best place christmas chicago\" width=\"899\" height=\"518\" srcset=\"https:\/\/urbanmatter.com\/chicago\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/12\/TBOX.jpg 899w, https:\/\/urbanmatter.com\/chicago\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/12\/TBOX-600x346.jpg 600w, https:\/\/urbanmatter.com\/chicago\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/12\/TBOX-300x173.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 899px) 100vw, 899px\" \/><\/a><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-11850\" class=\"wp-caption-text\"><em>Photo Credit: TBOX<\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>There&#8217;s no question that Chicago knows how to have fun all 12 months of the year. When it comes to winter, <a href=\"https:\/\/urbanmatter.com\/christmas-guide\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">there are <em>so many<\/em> activities, events and festivals in Chicago<\/a> in the city, it&#8217;s almost impossible to keep up. Here are just a few holiday events offered in Chicago that won&#8217;t just make your Christmas, they&#8217;ll make your whole year.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/urbanmatter.com\/holiday-pedway-tour\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Holiday Pedway Tours<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/urbanmatter.com\/tbox\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">TBOX<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/urbanmatter.com\/christkindlmarket\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Christkindlmarket<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/urbanmatter.com\/a-christmas-carol\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">A Christmas Carol<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/urbanmatter.com\/christmas-runs-chicago\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Christmas-Themed Runs<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/urbanmatter.com\/winter-beers\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Local Winter Brews<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2>It\u2019s the best place to do your holiday shopping<\/h2>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/urbanmatter.com\/chicago\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/12\/shutterstock_498798346.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-12153 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/urbanmatter.com\/chicago\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/12\/shutterstock_498798346.jpg\" alt=\"best place christmas chicago\" width=\"1000\" height=\"667\" srcset=\"https:\/\/urbanmatter.com\/chicago\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/12\/shutterstock_498798346.jpg 1000w, https:\/\/urbanmatter.com\/chicago\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/12\/shutterstock_498798346-600x400.jpg 600w, https:\/\/urbanmatter.com\/chicago\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/12\/shutterstock_498798346-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/urbanmatter.com\/chicago\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/12\/shutterstock_498798346-128x86.jpg 128w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>The Gold Coast, the Mag Mile, and Block 37 are just a few areas that make Chicago one of the best places to get your shop on. Want to shop the hottest designers? Looking for that coveted new toy that your child asked Santa for? <a href=\"https:\/\/urbanmatter.com\/christmas-tech\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Want the latest and greatest in tech products<\/a>? You can bet you&#8217;ll find that perfect something.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.shopwatertower.com\/en.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Water Tower Place<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/www.visitmacysusa.com\/visitor-center\/macys-state-street\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Macy&#8217;s on State Street<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/www.theshopsatnorthbridge.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">The Shops at North Bridge<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.themagnificentmile.com\/shopping\/shopping-centers\/#types%5B%5D=1&amp;categories%5B%5D=15&amp;view=map-view\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">The Magnificent Mile shopping district<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2>Lights, lights, and more lights<a href=\"https:\/\/urbanmatter.com\/chicago\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/12\/shutterstock_463274372.jpg\"><br \/>\n<\/a><\/h2>\n<h2><a href=\"https:\/\/urbanmatter.com\/chicago\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/12\/shutterstock_170370296.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-12152 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/urbanmatter.com\/chicago\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/12\/shutterstock_170370296.jpg\" alt=\"best place christmas chicago\" width=\"1000\" height=\"667\" srcset=\"https:\/\/urbanmatter.com\/chicago\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/12\/shutterstock_170370296.jpg 1000w, https:\/\/urbanmatter.com\/chicago\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/12\/shutterstock_170370296-600x400.jpg 600w, https:\/\/urbanmatter.com\/chicago\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/12\/shutterstock_170370296-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/urbanmatter.com\/chicago\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/12\/shutterstock_170370296-128x86.jpg 128w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><\/a><\/h2>\n<p>During the holiday season, Chicago is lit up with millions of lights at holiday events and seasonal displays.\u00a0Beautiful views of the city adorned in lights are just one part of what makes Christmas so special, and it only happens once a year!<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/www.msichicago.org\/explore\/whats-here\/exhibits\/christmas-around-the-world\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Christmas Around the World and Holiday of Lights<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/www.lpzoo.org\/zoolights-presented-comed-and-powershares-qqq-invesco\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">ZooLights at Lincoln Park Zoo<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/urbanmatter.com\/winter-wonderfest-at-navy-pier\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Winter WonderFest at Navy Pier<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.czs.org\/Brookfield-ZOO\/Events\/Upcoming-Events\/Holiday-Magic\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Holiday Magic at Brookfield Zoo<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/www.visitmacysusa.com\/visitor-center\/macys-state-street\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Macy\u2019s Holiday Window Exhibits<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/urbanmatter.com\/magnificent-mile-lights-festival-a-complete-breakdown\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Magnificent Mile Lights Festival<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2>1 Word: Dating<\/h2>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/urbanmatter.com\/chicago\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/12\/shutterstock_538491541.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-12155 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/urbanmatter.com\/chicago\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/12\/shutterstock_538491541.jpg\" alt=\"best place christmas chicago\" width=\"1000\" height=\"667\" srcset=\"https:\/\/urbanmatter.com\/chicago\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/12\/shutterstock_538491541.jpg 1000w, https:\/\/urbanmatter.com\/chicago\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/12\/shutterstock_538491541-600x400.jpg 600w, https:\/\/urbanmatter.com\/chicago\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/12\/shutterstock_538491541-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/urbanmatter.com\/chicago\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/12\/shutterstock_538491541-128x86.jpg 128w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>Otherwise known as &#8220;cuffing season,&#8221; winter&#8217;s probably one of the most romantic times of year since it gives you an excuse to cozy up to that certain someone under the mistletoe. In Chicago, dating during the Christmas season is perfection. With all of the light displays and events happening from neighborhood to neighborhood, the city&#8217;s really done all the work for you in creating magical moments for you and your loved one. Need some winter date ideas? We&#8217;ve got your back. Check out ours <a href=\"https:\/\/urbanmatter.com\/winter-date-chicago\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">here<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>Why do you think Chicago&#8217;s the best place to celebrate Christmas? Tell us below!<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Chicago&#8217;s the kind of city that&#8217;s great to visit year-round, but believe it or not, it&#8217;s actually one of the best places to visit during winter \u2013 specifically&hellip;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":8,"featured_media":12151,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[2,26324],"tags":[1172,1293,1161,213,456,220,1802,1223,529],"class_list":["post-12137","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-category-popular","category-category-winter-hub","tag-christkindlmarket","tag-christmas-in-chicago","tag-holidays","tag-macys","tag-mag-mile","tag-navy-pier","tag-tbox","tag-winter-wonderfest","tag-zoolights"],"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO Premium plugin v21.4 (Yoast SEO v26.8) - https:\/\/yoast.com\/product\/yoast-seo-premium-wordpress\/ -->\n<title>Why Chicago is the Best Place to Celebrate Christmas | UrbanMatter<\/title>\n<meta name=\"description\" content=\"Christmas anywhere is pretty great, but Christmas in Chicago is something special. 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