Christmas is a time for joyous holiday, love, generosity, and togetherness, marked by vibrant decorations, sparkling lights, and festive traditions. Everyone’s favourite Santa Claus, spreads joy with his magical visits to different places. You should also visit to these amazing places to experience a wonderful Christmas vacation and make a beautiful Christmas memory. So, if you are planning to explore a beautiful destination this Christmas and New Year then you are at right place, we are going to see some of the best places to celebrate Christmas.
1. Lapland, Finland
Christmas celebration at “official home of Santa Claus”, Lapland is a real winter wonderland. You should visit Santa Claus village in Rovaniemi, his post office and grab some letters with special Christmas stamps. There are many snowy adventure activities that you could do here. Families gather around the fire to enjoy warm drinks and traditional Finnish Christmas treats like joulutorttu and glögi. Festive atmosphere and the natural beauty of Lapland makes it the best place for Christmas holiday.
2. Bethlehem, West Land
What can be the best place for Christmas celebration then the Birth place of Jesus Christ? Deeply spiritual, vibrant celebration and mass gathering on Christmas, experience one of the best Christmas celebrations at this pilgrimage site, Bethlehem, West Bank. The city buzzes with processions, carol singing, and cultural performances. The profound experience of unique blend of history, faith and festivity makes it an unparalleled destination for celebrating the true essence of Christmas.
3. Manila, Philippines
Known for its longest Christmas season in the world, festivities in Manila, Philippines begin as early as September. Yes, you read that right Christmas season begins here in September with vibrant decorations, carols, and parols (star-shaped lanterns). Different Christmas feast like Noche Buena and Simbang Gabi makes this celebration more special and creates a unique festive atmosphere. Philippines Christmas celebration is going to be very memorable for you.
4. Vienna, Austria
Christmas family vacation in Vienna, Austria, is a magical blend of tradition, music, and festive charm. The city transforms into a winter wonderland with stunning lights, beautifully decorated streets and Vienna’s famous Christmas markets. You should visit world famous markets at Rathausplatz and Schönbrunn Palace, do buy some beautiful handmade ornaments and try some traditional delicious food to make your Christmas more memorable.
5. New York City, USA
Thanks to so many movies, the grand Christmas celebration of New York City is hidden from none. From thousands of twinkling lights across the city to famous ice-skating rink and from carriage rides to Times Square’s vibrant holiday atmosphere, New York City provides an unforgettable and magical Christmas celebration. It is definitely one of best cities to celebrate Christmas.
6. London, England
London in Christmas is a real treat, twinkling with lights, especially Oxford Street and Covent Garden where giant Christmas trees and decorations are everywhere. Westminster Abbey has beautiful carol services. Southbank and Greenwich have traditional Christmas markets with handmade gifts, mulled wine and seasonal treats. London is filled with stunning Christmas markets, ice-skating rinks and live events making it another best place for Christmas celebration.
5. Bondi Beach, Australia
Christmas celebration with no snow and no cold season, can you imagine it? Here at Bondi, people celebrate Christmas in warm weather, with golden sand and blue skies. Christmas celebration at this part of the world is completely different from a traditional Christmas celebration. Enjoy a multicultural vibe and participate in surfing Santa competitions to properly experience a sunny Christmas here. Australia is the best country to spend Christmas in a very unique way.
There are many other places that you could add to this list for Christmas celebration like Hong Kong, Singapore, Paris, Dublin, Cape Town, Estonia and many more. Christmas is celebrated world wide with great energy, without any religious boundary it is celebrated by all. You can find great celebration in Dubai, Turkey, India, Brazil etc.
So, now you can plan a Christmas travel or a family trip for Christmas to any of these beautiful destinations.
Until next time Keep travelling and take care of Nature.