Illinois Holiday Fun Posted by Ashley Smith November 10, 2023 Welcome to your Illinois Holiday Fun 1. In addition to the arrival of Santa, Geneva’s annual Christmas Walk features this Swedish symbol of the season who lights the city’s Christmas tree. Lady Jul Krampus Santa Lucia Tarva Malm 2. Woodstock’s annual tradition involves finding this foodstuff on Christmas trees in businesses around the city. An apple A stick of beef jerky An egg A pickle 3. When Santa comes to Barrington, he’s found at this popular gathering place. Barrington’s White House Citizens Park The Catlow Theatre McGonigal’s Pub 4. Illinois’ German population knows that one of Santa’s reindeer, Blitzen, means this in their native tongue. To move quickly An unstoppable force To light up or flash To dance wildly 5. In the movie “Home Alone,” which was partly filmed in Chicago’s North Shore, Kevin’s mom was driven home by Gus Polinski and the rest of this band. The Hartford Hoofers The Kenosha Kickers The Green Bay Gallopers The Oshkosh Oompahs 6. Tchaikovsky’s famous “The Nutcracker” ballet tells the story of this girl and her nutcracker, which comes to life. Clara Lilly Sarah Bella 7. Clark Griswold’s boss in “National Lampoon’s Christmas Vacation” was played by this comedy actor, who was born in the Chicago suburbs. John Candy Bill Murray Brian Doyle-Murray Eugene Levy 8. During the tree lighting ceremony in Arlington Heights, characters from this British author ride on the trolley. Terry Pratchett Charles Dickens J.R.R. Tolkien Douglas Adams 9. This Illinois-born comedian has returned several times for “A Swingin’ Little Christmas” at the Raue Center for the Arts in Crystal Lake. Jim Gaffigan Bob Odenkirk Bonnie Hunt Jane Lynch 10. At Christkindlmarket in Chicago and Aurora, kids can meet this fairy-like being with golden hair and a crown. Priscilla the Christmas Pixie Queen Luna of Christmasland Christkind Aurora, Lady of Light Time's up