Merry Yellowstone Christmas

Yellowstone National Park has an interesting tradition, which supposedly began in the 1950s. According to the legend, a snowstorm in August trapped tourists at Old Faithful Inn. When they tired of being snowbound and became restless, a Christmas Party was organized. A Christmas tree was decorated, carols were sung, and a Christmas-like celebration ensued. August 25 is annually celebrated as Yellowstone Christmas. Over the years, the origin of the tradition has become murky at best.…

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