Why this small town celebrates Christmas 365 days a year

Ever wished Christmas never ended? Well, pack your bags because North Pole, Alaska is a real town where Santa never takes a day off, and holiday cheer lasts 365 days a year!

A town straight out of a Christmas movieDespite its name, North Pole, Alaska, is actually 1,700 miles away from the real North Pole, but that hasn’t stopped it from becoming America’s most festive town. Everything here screams holiday magic—from streets named Santa Claus Lane and Kris Kringle Drive to lamp posts shaped like candy canes. Even the local McDonald's is decked out in Christmas colors!

And yes, there’s a real-life Santa Claus House, where kids (and overexcited adults) can meet Santa any time of the year. The giant 42-foot-tall Santa statue outside is basically the town’s unofficial greeter.

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What can you do in Christmas town?Visit Santa Claus House – The heart of North Pole’s Christmas spirit, complete with reindeer, letters from kids worldwide, and more Santa-themed goodies than you can imagine.

Take a selfie with Giant Santa – This 900-pound Santa statue is the biggest in the world, so make room in your camera roll.

Send a postcard with a North Pole postmark – Every year, thousands of letters to Santa arrive here, and you can mail one back with an official North Pole postmark!

Celebrate Christmas in July – Because waiting for December is overrated!

See the Aurora Borealis – Christmas lights in the sky? Yes, please! Winter nights in North Pole come with breathtaking Northern Lights displays.

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Is it really Christmas all year?Absolutely! Even in summer, you’ll find twinkling lights, decorated trees, and Santa hanging around. And when winter comes, snow-covered streets and reindeer sightings make it feel like the North Pole from your childhood storybooks.

Should you visit?If you love Christmas, quirky travel spots, or just want to send a postcard “from Santa’s hometown,” North Pole, Alaska, is a must-visit. Whether it’s July or December, one thing’s for sure—it’s always the most wonderful time of the year here!

So, are you ready to meet Santa in the middle of summer?