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2023年8月高三秋季入学摸底考试
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For those in the Midwest, the holidays aren't the holidays without a little snow. Luckily, Michigan almost always delivers. But snow or not, these destinations really bring out the holiday spirit.
Frankenmuth
Residents of Frankenmuth never have to say goodbye to Christmas from the beginning to the end of the year. That's thanks in part to Bronner's Christmas Wonderland, who thinks of itself as the world's largest Christmas store at 320, 000 square feet. In addition to offering every kind of Christmas décor imaginable, Bronner's Christmas Wonderland holds holiday events like Santa visits (daily from Nov. 25-Dec. 24) and holiday sing-alongs (Dec. 22 and 23).
Dearborn
This city is well-known as the home of the Ford Motor Company, and the Henry Ford Museum brings history to life during the holidays. Holiday Nights in Greenfield Village (Dec. 2-4, 9-11, 16-18, 20-23 and 26-30) offers the smell of chestnuts roasted on an open fire and the sound of sleigh (雪橇) bells. Santa is on hand for visits, of course, and he even brings his reindeer along. Holiday treats are for sale, ice skating is available and kids of all ages will enjoy a ride in a horse-drawn wagon or a Model T car.
Christmas
Visiting Christmas isn't for the weak heart- it's in Michigan's Upper Peninsula, all but guaranteed to be snowy in December. Those who desire to have a try are rewarded with a "Welcome to Christmas" sign complete with Santa's smiling face and the Christmas Mall, which has a post office for postmarking holiday cards.
Dexter
It might be difficult to believe there are multiple Michigan cities wit