Where Should You Spend Christmas?

How Americans fell for Christmas travel

Christmas hasn't always been a national holiday in the United States. Congress made it a federal holiday in 1870, and President Ulysses S. Grant signed the law. Some early New England communities had frowned on the celebration, but by the late 1800s it had become a beloved family event. In 1882, Edward Johnson, a business partner of Thomas Edison, lit a tree at his home with 80 hand-wired red, white and blue bulbs, a glimpse of the light displays that now draw crowds across the country.

Today, plenty of Americans plan a December trip just to soak up holiday atmosphere. Some places lean into the season so fully that it shapes their identity: Bethlehem, Pennsylvania, has called itself the Christmas City since 1937, and the post office in Santa Claus, Indiana, gets letters for Santa every year. Others are known for a single beloved tradition, from a tree lighting to a candlelit walk.

This quiz asks seven quick questions about winter afternoons, treats, gifts and what makes the season feel special. Each answer leans toward one of four destinations, and the one you pick most becomes your match. There are no wrong answers, and it's just for fun, not a psychological test or a travel guide. Share your result and see where your friends belong.

The 4 possible results

• New York CityEnergetic, Social, Trendsetter
• Leavenworth, WAAdventurous, Playful, Outdoorsy
• Santa Fe, NMCreative, Soulful, Calm
• Williamsburg, VATraditional, Warmhearted, Curious

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