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What Age Do Kids In The Carolinas Question Santa Claus

This makes me sad because kids sometimes wonder about Santa. It does happen, and the age that the questions start is different in each state. At what age do kids…

At What Age Do Kids In The Carolinas Question Santa Claus

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This makes me sad because kids sometimes wonder about Santa. It does happen, and the age that the questions start is different in each state. At what age do kids in the Carolinas question Santa Claus?

According to a new survey from BetCarolina.comthe average American questions Santa when they are 9 years and 1 month old. North Carolina is 8 years and 9 months. South Carolina is a bit older. The kids are around 10 years and 2 months.

Texas children are the oldest before they do the unthinkable. They wonder about Santa at almost 10 and a half.

I know Santa is keeping that list and I hope I am still on it. Never question Santa because you don't want a lump of coal. I have been a very good boy this year Santa.

Here is the breakdown from BetCarolina.com of what age kids start to question Santa Claus

Rank

State

Years

Years and Months

1

Texas

10.43

10 years, 5 months

2

South Carolina

10.18

10 years, 2 months

3

New York

10.03

10 years, 0 months

4

Colorado

9.51

9 years, 6 months

5

Wyoming

9.47

9 years, 5 months

6

California

9.46

9 years, 5 months

7

Louisiana

9.43

9 years, 5 months

8

Vermont

9.41

9 years, 4 months

T8

West Virginia

9.41

9 years, 4 months

10

Mississippi

9.40

9 years, 4 months

11

Utah

9.38

9 years, 4 months

12

South Dakota

9.37

9 years, 4 months

13

Rhode Island

9.34

9 years, 4 months

14

North Dakota

9.33

9 years, 3 months

15

New Mexico

9.32

9 years, 3 months

16

Wisconsin

9.27

9 years, 3 months

17

New Hampshire

9.24

9 years, 2 months

18

Nebraska

9.18

9 years, 2 months

19

Montana

9.17

9 years, 1 months

20

Massachusetts

9.15

9 years, 1 months

T20

Maine

9.15

9 years, 1 months

22

Kansas

9.13

9 years, 1 months

23

Missouri

9.12

9 years, 1 months

T23

Iowa

9.12

9 years, 1 months

25

Michigan

9.04

9 years, 0 months

26

Maryland

8.93

8 years, 11 months

27

Idaho

8.87

8 years, 10 months

28

Georgia

8.85

8 years, 10 months

29

Hawaii

8.83

8 years, 9 months

30

Arizona

8.79

8 years, 9 months

T30

Nevada

8.79

8 years, 9 months

32

North Carolina

8.77

8 years, 9 months

33

Virginia

8.76

8 years, 9 months

34

Tennessee

8.73

8 years, 8 months

35

Connecticut

8.72

8 years, 8 months

36

Kentucky

8.71

8 years, 8 months

37

Delaware

8.66

8 years, 8 months

38

Florida

8.64

8 years, 7 months

39

Pennsylvania

8.58

8 years, 7 months

40

Indiana

8.57

8 years, 7 months

41

New Jersey

8.55

8 years, 6 months

42

Ohio

8.53

8 years, 6 months

43

Illinois

8.52

8 years, 6 months

44

Arkansas

8.50

8 years, 6 months

45

Alabama

8.29

8 years, 3 months

46

Washington

8.25

8 years, 2 months

47

Alaska

8.11

8 years, 1 months

48

Oklahoma

8.09

8 years, 0 months

49

Minnesota

7.94

7 years, 11 months

50

Oregon

7.58

7 years, 6 months

Where North Carolina Residents Most Desire To Travel For Christmas May REALLY Shock You

There is just something magical about traveling during the holidays. So many cities around the world are transformed around Christmas. I just returned from 4 days in New York City, which is probably the first destination that comes to mind when you think of traveling to a Christmassy destination. And while highlights such as the tree in Rockefeller Center, Christmas window displays, and stage shows like the Rockettes. But while not on as grand a scale, many other cities are full of Christmas charm. I've been told Walt Disney World and Orlando at Christmas (though incredibly crowded) is a wonderful experience. I've also had the opportunity to travel to places like Williamsburg, VA, St. Augustine, Fl, and Nashville, TN around the Christmas season. Even here in Charlotte, there are some incredible lights and festive events to experience.

The Most Desirable Locations For Travel This Christmas

So when I was sent a study by Cloudwards.net about the places each state most desires to travel for Christmas I was intrigued. My mind immediately went to New York as being the most popular destination. Based on the number of people I experienced in NYC this weekend I can't imagine it's anywhere else. I truly have never seen that city as crowded as it was. And if you've ever been to New York, you know it's ALWAYS crowded. This was almost to the point where you couldn't move in multiple places. I even made the joke that they should not allow any more hotels to be opened. The city is full!

But spoiler alert, NC's top domestic destination for the holidays wasn't New York. It wasn't even one of the major US cities that North Carolina residents are desiring to travel to this Christmas. It isn't even in the state- I'd put Asheville near that top of the list as well. Thanks to places like Biltmore Estate and the Grove Park Inn. Cloudwards determined the most sought-after locations for each US state including an international and domestic destination. Keep reading to see both the international and domestic destinations for North and South Carolina. Thanks to our friends at Cloudwards for sharing their research with us. You can see the full study here.

North Carolina and South International Destination

VIENNA, AUSTRIA - NOVEMBER 24: A tram passes the closed Christmas market on Town Hall square on the third day of a nationwide, temporary lockdown during the fourth wave of the novel coronavirus pandemic on November 24, 2021 in Vienna, Austria. The measure, in which people are only allowed to leave home for essentials and to go to school or work, is meant by authorities to rein in COVID-19 infections that have skyrocketed in recent weeks. The lockdown is currently scheduled to last until December 13.

Vienna takes the crown for the most desirable international travel destination in both the Carolinas. Not only that but it topped the list in 25 states. I honestly don't know what I would have bet on to take this crown, but it wouldn't have been Austria. Perhaps the German Christmas Markets, or Paris? But according to Cloudwards Vienna is known as Europe's "most livable city". It also has plenty of it's own Christmas markets, as well as stunning lights, and Christmas markets. Visitors to Vienna also have a good chance at experiencing those elusive White Christmases here in Charlotte we can only dream about!

North Carolina Domestic Destination

North Carolina's most desired Christmas destination? None other Myrtle Beach, SC. I guess North Carolinians don't want to travel far. Listen I've been to Myrtle Beach countless times. There is plenty to do, and it's conveniently located. But you can pick anywhere to travel for Christmas and you're selecting Myrtle Beach? I don't get that. But to each their own! The most common answer nationwide was Branson, MO. Another city I wouldn't have thought of!

South Carolina Domestic Destination

Long exposure of Christmas lights and car light streaking in Helen Georgia

And South Carolina's choice is also just a state away- it's Helen, GA. The German town hosts Decemberfest each year featuring a Christmas Market, parade, and other events like a Victorian Christmas program and Breakfast with Santa.