How One Dubuque Family’s Christmas Traditions Captured America’s Heart

Uploaded March 2026 | Updated September 2026, 3 weeks ago

The El Khatib family captured the hearts of millions of Americans last December after their detailed Christmas break itinerary and menu went viral on social media. Meet the Dubuque family and learn what the holiday season means to them.

How One Dubuque Family’s Christmas Traditions Captured America’s Heart | Iowa Life

$General Dodge and the Transcontinental Railroad Grenville M. Dodge was a Civil War general, intelligence pioneer and chief engineer for the Union Pacific Railroad. His leadership on and off the battlefield helped preserve a fractured nation and drive the expansion that connected a continent. Through a story of war, innovation and ambition, this film examines the forces that bound the United States together during one of its most defining eras.$

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