Indiana Insider Blog

Has the holiday season really began until the smells of a fresh-cut tree fill your home? For those who celebrate Christmas, the tradition of picking out your own tree is one that spans generations! Whether you want to experience that... Read more

The Oooohs and Ahhhhs of Winter have arrived! Charlie Brown might not have liked Snoopy’s decorated doghouse, but the rest of us have really come to love the festive illuminations. You’ll definitely get into the spirit of the season when... Read more

From food to shopping and from trains to trees, every family has its own holiday traditions. With the COVID-19 pandemic, it is important that Hoosiers take precautions to help stop the spread of the coronavirus, but that doesn’t mean families... Read more

Every holiday season Madison, Indiana is filled with magical things to see and do. Due to COVID-19, some events won’t be happening or are modified for this year. However, there is still much to be merry about in Madison! Starting... Read more

Eat, Drink and Be Very Merry! Think holiday memories, and you’re likely thinking of bountiful feasts, festive drinks and other tasty treats. Here in Indiana, you can sample holiday food and drink and take some home to serve at your... Read more

Christmas traditions and special events take over the town of Santa Claus during the first three weekends of December. This town provides a very merry getaway during the most wonderful time of the year. From one-time-only holiday events, festive shopping... Read more

Often holiday shopping entails fighting the crowds in the big box retail stores on Black Friday or sitting in front of your computer, this holiday gift guide is a much better option. Each holiday season, members of our staff at... Read more

As a young girl growing up near Pittsburgh, some of my fondest Christmas memories include the vast holiday decorating my parents would undertake. Dad–the original “Clark Griswold” of Christmas Vacation movie fame—with trees, wreaths, and thousands (and thousands) of lights... Read more

Anyone who loves A Christmas Story will remember the family’s trip downtown to see the Christmas parade and to see Santa Claus. Back in the 1930s and 1940s, this type of holiday event was a regular tradition in most cities.... Read more