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In the chill and quiet of a Western winter, South Dakota becomes alive with lights, music and entertainment as Christmas arrives in the Mount Rushmore State.

Discover what's happening throughout the holiday season this year in Sioux Falls, Pierre, Rapid City and all around SD ...

More information about Christmas in South Dakota around the Web:

Sioux Falls Winter Wonderland - The offiical lighting of the Christmas tree by the city mayor at Falls Park along with live music, entertainment and a visit by Santa Claus, plus more information about holiday shopping, happenings & events from November to January.

Rapid City Festival of Lights Parade - Watch the city glow at dusk, as illumined parade floats and horse-drawn carriages help to kick off the holiday season in late November.

Christmas in Spearfish - Check ou the events calendar for information on this year's parade of floats and Festival of Trees in December.

Christmas at the Capitol - The halls of the state capitol building in Pierre are bedecked with almost 100 Christmas trees as community groups arrive from around the state to provide holiday entertainment.

Christmas in Custer - Head over to the 1881 Courthouse Museum for the annual Christmas festival in early December, and as night falls watch the Star of the Hills Light Parade.

Christmas Tree Farms in South Dakota - Where to find precut and cut-your-own Christmas tree farms throughout the state, along with information on where to buy Forest Service tree cutting permits.

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