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A VERY IOWA CHRISTMAS
5 WACKY CHRISTMAS TRADITIONS IOWANS LOVE
Just as every family has its unique Christmas traditions, every state has its own specific quirks and trends centered on the holidays — and Iowa is no exception! In the spirit of celebrating what makes the Hawkeye State unique, we’ve rounded up five oddball holiday rituals that perhaps only an Iowan could love. CORN COOKIES According to Good Housekeeping, corn cookies are Iowa’s most delicious cookies, as well as an ideal representation of the state’s agricultural leanings. Popularized by New York-based dessert chain Milk Bar, this spin on the classic sugar cookie is made with corn flour and freeze-dried corn powder and bakes to a beautiful butter yellow. ‘CHRISTMAS IN IOWA’ This cheerful Christmas tune by pop group Mulberry Lane plays on Iowa radio stations throughout the holidays and sums up the magic of the season for many. Though the four sisters who make up Mulberry Lane hail from Nebraska, their mother was raised in Council Bluffs, Iowa, and their trips to the state inspired the song. CHRISTMAS EVE CHILI Once the first snowstorm hits, a big chunk of the American Midwest lives on chili until spring, and Iowa families often dig into the iconic dish on Christmas Eve. If you’re a first-timer, you can’t go wrong with blogger IowaGirlEats’ signature “Spicy, Smoky, Sweet” chili recipe (IowaGirlEats.com). It’s packed with ground beef, Bush’s Baked Beans, black beans, two kinds of onions, and enough spices to keep you toasty warm. THE CHRISTMAS PICKLE According to OnlyInYourState.com, this German tradition of hanging a pickle-shaped Christmas ornament on the tree has made its way to Iowa and is here to stay. Whoever is first to spot the pickle ornament after the tree has been decorated gets to open the first present! WINTER WALKS Even when it’s below freezing, Iowans aren’t afraid to brave the weather. Back in 2015, The Iowa Source reported that, for Fairfield residents, one beloved tradition is the winter walk. Contributor Tom Morgan recommended a trek through Lamson Woods, claiming it was just as beautiful in the snow! All that is to say Iowa isn’t quite like anywhere else on earth. If you’re ready to invest in this one-of-a-kind piece of the heartland, call Darin today at 319-350-5378!
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