While New York, London, Switzerland, Canada, Paris etc. are some of the most common destinations people (especially Indians) head to during the Christmas break. But there are many more beautiful places to see around the world especially during the Christmas season. We’ve picked up 6 of the best places to see during Christmas.
North Pole, Alaska
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It’s quite obvious that the North Pole tops our list because the North Pole in Alaska is all about Santa Claus! Haven’t we all heard stories about how Santa and his elves create and gift wrap all the toys and gifts for the kids who have been good throughout the year? Well, in this small town with an equally small population, it’s Christmas throughout the year as Christmas decorations are sold all through the year. That’s not all there’s a lane that is named the Santa Claus lane and one can even stay at the Santaland RV Park. Every year during Christmas they have the Ice contest where ice sculptors from all over the world take part.
Rovaniemi, Lapland, Finland
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Another favorite Santa town, and a perfect place to celebrate Christmas.
Rovaniemi in Lapland, Finland is a frozen winter wonderland with beautiful pine forests that are covered in snow during December. During the Christmas season, one can enjoy the beautiful view of the Northern Lights, go for husky-dog rides, or go on a sled-led reindeer safari. You can even stay in the Arctic Snow Hotel, that is constructed entirely of snow and ice.
Woodstock, Vermont
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The people of Woodstock in Vermont celebrate a pre- Christmas festival as per the Norse traditions dating back to the 19th century. Since Woodstock is a historic town, they have a parade where there are about fifty horses with riders dressed in period costumes. The local shops also remain open till late throughout the festival, these shops are a beautiful sight with beautiful window displays.
Bruges, Belgium
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If you are visiting Bruges for Christmas, then you get to witness the amazing ice and snow sculpture festival that is held during this time. Even though Bruges is beautiful all year round, Bruges in winter is spectacular. They too have a Christmas parade.
Vienna Austria
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Though the movie Sound of Music made Salzburg in Austria famous, Vienna is equally well known for their three huge Christkindlmarkts, which are basically Christmas markets or a street market put up during the Christmas season and also the Vienna Boys Choir concerts. The fragrance of mulled wine fills the air and the whole city looks beautiful and festive.
Nuremberg, Germany
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Like Vienna, Nuremberg in Germany too is famous for its Christkindlesmarkt, however here they sell only traditional handmade toys and other Christmas goods. Every year the Nuremberg Christkindlesmarkt draws over two million visitors!
Now that you have the list and Christmas is just around the corner, all you need to do is pick a destination and set off on a Christmas holiday to cherish.
