We all love winter holidays, as they’re one of the few occasions in which we can get reunited with our significant others, despite of the busy world we live in. It’s about having that perfect cozy moment with your dear ones in front of a warming fire, drinking good wine, eating some specialty food and unwrapping presents. But there’s more to it, isn’t that so? We know many of you think that Christmas is a holiday to spend at home, but the reality is that home is where your loved ones are! So how about taking them to some of the best cities in the world to celebrate this fantastic holiday?
1. Amsterdam, Netherlands
When you say Amsterdam, you instantly think of uber-fun and you couldn’t be more right about it! The Dutch really know how to enjoy their holidays and Christmas is no exception to the rule: the traditional Sinterklaas(Saint Nicholas) or the pepernoten and the fantastic parades are just a few things you should expect from Amsterdam. They have a passion for sparkles, good food, fun markets, and overall a pretty cheerful attitude when it comes to celebrate. After all, it’s Amsterdam, this city is synonym with dynamism, and so you really can’t get even close to be bored in here!
2. Lapland, Finland
What best place to celebrate Christmas if not at The Santa Claus Village, at the Arctic Circle in Rovaniemi? This is the place where all the letters from the kids around the world arrive and where the gifts get packaged so it’s definitely the place to be with your family during winter holidays! You might get a chance to meet the real Santa and get your gift directly from the source! Isn’t that amazing?
3. Munich, Bavaria
Atmospheric markets seem to flourish here in Munich during winter holidays, like the famous Christkindl Markt, which dates back from as early as the 17th century! Right in the middle of the Old Town, in the central square, a 100-feet high Christmas tree, decorated with a plethora of colorful lights, lies over the cobblestones of the streets, giving you that desire of being a child again.
4. Prague, Czech Republic
Christmas is a magical time in Prague as well, there’s no doubt about this! Come here during your winter holidays and enjoy the spectacular markets they have, but also the dusk filled with the myriads of lights coming from the numerous Christmas trees on the streets and from the windows of the shops. It usually snows in Prague during this period, so it will all become even more beautiful, when decorated with that pristine white, reminding us of being nicer to each other. Thank you, Prague!
5. Zurich, Switzerland
Enjoy the scent of mulled wine with cinnamon in Zurich, while listening to some fantastic music at the concerts held outside, in the Plazas. The sounds of Christmas carols will then immerse you in an incredibly warm atmosphere and in the right mood for sharing some happiness with your family and friends. The festivities culminate with shopping sprees and amazing fireworks during New Year’s Eve.
6. Reykjavík, Iceland
If you’re going to try out new things for Christmas, why not putrid skate (a fish) this year? If this tradition doesn’t sound like your cup of tea, you can always immerse yourself in one of the busiest shopping days of the year, here in Reykjavík, or just enjoy the charming concerts and celebrations and the overall festive spirits of the period.
7. Provence, France
Christmas is charged with emotions and excitement here in Provence, where wheat germ gets planted in three saucers covered with cotton wool, where the annual festivity of Santons Markets is organized and where the “great supper” waits for you to taste it while theatrical representation of the Nativity are being played all night long.
8. Edinburgh, Scotland
Christmas spectacles don’t last just one day here in England. There’s actually a six-week-long strike of festivities going on in here during winter, including much fun at the carousel, many wonderful concerts, a bright nightlife at the discotheques, the Children’s Market events and even a reindeer ride!
9. Nashville, Tennessee, USA
Nashville has to offer some exclusive attractions for Christmas as well, such as the magnificent concerts and festivals held at at Gaylord Opryland, where it actually all starts in the middle of November. An arctic plunge snow tubing and a glacier glide ice skating special area is also available for the enthusiasts. What are you waiting for?
10. Goa, India
That’s right! Goa, an Indian beauty, is one of the best cities to Celebrate Christmas in, if you’re looking for some exotic diversity in your program! A lot of merrymaking and revelry is going on in here on December 25th. People are all dressed up in their best clothes and there’s a spectacle of candies, foods and colorful lights on every street. Everyone participates to the ceremonies with great enthusiasm, not only the Christians. A good day for humanity, indeed!
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