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destinations that value a very merry Christmas
Lapland Finland snow generally comes to Lapland in late August becoming progressively thicker
through April while it's not the only region with a Long Winter the Legion of Pine and Spruce trees
Supply Lapland with the persisting presence of a Christmas Wonderland the city of rovenyani
has been declared Old Saint Nick's unofficial second Hometown the Highlight being Santa Claus
village This Charming Village has cozy Cottages reindeer and of course is a great spot to see
the Northern Lights although called Santa Claus village the bearded icon is also identified as
yolapuki in Finland translating to Christmas goat while Finland partakes in many of the Christmas
Customs we're familiar with the country has its own Traditions like feeding small beds and taking
a sauna Lapland is especially popular among UK tourists serving as a go-to getaway for a happy
holiday New York City USA some desire a queen to quiet Christmas for those seeking something
grander New York takes its signature Flair and amps it up to 11 during the holidays the
whole city is almost a Christmas tree with each skyscraper shimmering like an ornament of course
when it comes to literal Christmas trees there's no topping Rockefeller senses celebration even
if you can't make it to the annual tree lighting ceremony a trip to 30 Rock is essential especially
for Avid ice skaters Central Park is also known for its ice skating as well as carriage rides that
are even more magical when the Christmas lights are up there are more radiant light displays to
be found at the New York and Brooklyn Botanical Gardens whether you've always dreamed of seeing
the Radio City Rockets live or wish the channel Kevin McAllister in Home Alone 2. New York has
no shortage of Christmas bucket list items Tokyo Japan although Japan doesn't recognize Christmas
as a national holiday its Spirit can be felt and seen throughout the country particularly
in Tokyo already a flashy City year round Tokyo goes all out with its parties markets and light
displays during Christmas highlights include marinach illumination Shibuya Blue Cave and
the Tokyo Midtown celebration be it a mall or a street you're bound to come across a Christmas
tree or several amusement parks like Tokyo Disneyland and Tokyo DisneySea also know how
to put on a show come Christmas time for your Christmas meal Japan puts a spin on sponge cake
decorating it with cream and strawberries the most surprising thing on the menu though is KFC
Believe It or Not Kentucky Christmas has been a Japanese tradition since the 70s it's a strangely
satisfying alternative to the home-cooked meal some may be used to there is a resemblance between
Santa and Colonel Sanders after all Bondi Beach Australia even if you love Christmas the freezing
temperatures are for everyone for anyone looking to trade snow for sand and Sun there's no shortage
of coastal destinations to choose from for a beach that does Christmas Justice though head
down on there tourists and locals regularly flock to Bondi Beach on Christmas Day often
donning Santa hats and red bathing suits instead of building a snowman build a sandcastle you
might not spot Santa's sleigh but maybe you'll see seasonal surfing why stay cooped up on this
festive day when you can be outside unleashing all of your holiday Spirits while unconventional
Bondi Beach brings out the sense of community that's at the center of Christmas the Backpackers
traveling solo there's no such thing as being alone on Christmas when you're at Bondi Beach
Amsterdam Netherlands it usually snows between 20 to 30 days annually in Amsterdam even without the
winter wonderland aesthetic though Amsterdam's architecture has an old-fashioned Essence
reminiscent of Santa's Village nowhere is this more apparent than at Dam Square the natural
spot to set up the city's towering Christmas tree for Amsterdam's signature hipster crowd funky Xmas
Market strikes the ideal balance between hip and festive riding down the canals during Christmas
it almost feels like taking a sleigh ride with gleaming buildings on both sides Amsterdam is
something of an underrated Christmas destination which is great news for visitors hoping to avoid
crowds people are missing out on celebrations like the Amsterdam Light Festival which will
be Illuminating the city with an imagine Beyond theme in 2022 we'd also encourage you to imagine
beyond your Christmas Comfort Zone opening up to new experiences in the Venice of the North
Zurich Switzerland who says that Christmas only has to come once a year if you can't wait until
December Zurich has many amenities we look for in a Christmas Vacation delectable chocolate Charming
buildings and neighboring mountains covered in snow all of this is taken to the next level when
Christmas finally rolls into town zurich's fairy tale aesthetic lends itself perfectly to Christmas
markets light displays and carolers speaking of Music there isn't a more Angelic attraction
than the singing Christmas tree kids can have an enchanting experience aboard the Mali tram
streetcar exploring Zurich with Santa himself meanwhile their parents can partake in The
Ultimate Christmas dining experience 2022 sees the return of the five dining experience which
features five courses from five world-class chefs under an immersive Dome of moving imagery be it
chestnuts cinnamon or freshly baked tickle the smell of Christmas is in the air Vienna Austria
Vienna's architecture is made even more beguiling when draped in a blanket of glistening lights the
Christmas markets and skating rinks turn Austria's capital into a regular North Pole the main reason
to celebrate Christmas in Vienna though is the music no surprise as Vienna is nicknamed the
city of music with Mozart and Beethoven at the Forefront of the city's astonishing Heritage
the concept House Concert Hall regularly hosts Christmas in Vienna with Venus and Academy and
others set to perform in 2022. the sounds of Christmas can be heard throughout Vienna
from the concert Halls to the churches to public performances you can also get a taste of Christmas
with traditional beverages like glumat mold cider and pastries like linzatota we've all heard the
phrase chestnuts roasting on an open fire but you'll actually see this being practiced at
Vienna markets Strasbourg fronts yeah yeah we know how lovely Paris is this time of year but
Strasbourg is France's finest City for Christmas festivities this is primarily thanks to Christian
delsmatic a historic Christmas Market that can be traced back to 1570. over four centuries later
France's oldest Christmas Market has become so popular that you may need to book a nearby Hotel a
year in advance for a day trip it's less than two hours from Paris by train nearly 2 million people
visit annually but this is one case where we say the more the merrier turning Strasbourg into the
capital of Christmas the market takes over the city center with more than 300 wooden chalets
at its heart it's possibly the tallest Christmas tree you'll find in Europe sipping on mulled wine
and snacking on Alsatian biscuits Strasbourg is the embodiment of the Christmas spirit
Dublin Ireland with Island being known for its Frosty beverages Dublin is the Supreme destination
to take on the 12 pubs of Christmas the temple borrow Donahue's and hole in the wall are just
some of the spots where you can get into the Christmas spirit aside from getting to the bottom
of a paint feel free to plunge yourself briefly into the icy Irish Sea from the 44th at Sandy
Cove it's become a thrilling Yuletide tradition in Dublin but if you prefer to avoid even colder
temperatures enjoy a cup of hot chocolate at one of the Christmas markets or maybe you'd rather
warm yourself with carols by candlelight the best Christmas destinations will make you feel at home
even when you're visiting from across the world and that's Dublin in a chestnut shell Copenhagen
Denmark Christmas in Copenhagen just rolls off the tongue doesn't it those who saw Frozen on
Broadway will be familiar with hookah a Danish and Norwegian term that epitomizes Comfort such
coziness is spread throughout Copenhagen Peking during the Christmas season this warm sentiment
can be found at Gardens which brings people together with its shops swing Carousel and over 1
000 lit up trees cuddle into a kayak on St Lucia Day taking in the surrounding lights
as you parade down the New Holland Canal watching the lighting of the Copenhagen Christmas tree is
as satisfying as unwrapping a present on that note there's an assortment of charming gifts
and treats to pick out at the Christmas markets everywhere you look it feels like Christmas not
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