Christmas Festivals Celebrated Worldwide
The best time of the year is around the corner when everyone gets holiday fever. Traveling to a Christmas festival near you is always worth it wherever you are in the world. Christmas begins early in some places and is celebrated in glorious ways. The festivals are for everyone of all ages and last for a whole month. Just the sight of a decorated Christmas tree and the sound of the jingle bells brings out the child in us all!
Christmas is a commemorative holiday that celebrates the birth of Jesus Christ. It is not only observed as a religious holiday but also a cultural holiday that celebrates exchanging gifts and decorating trees together with loved ones. Here are some Christmas festivals that are celebrated worldwide that you can add to your bucket list.
Germany
The Gendarmenmarkt Christmas Market in Berlin must not be forgotten. It has one of the world's most beautiful and gorgeous lighting displays and food and gift stalls that should be on your list of places to visit during the holiday season.
France
If you want to visit Europe's oldest Christmas market, then Strasbourg is the place to be. It hosts one of the oldest Christmas market festivals with one of the tallest Christmas trees. This tree is nearly 30 meters tall, reaching higher than the Rockefeller Christmas tree in New York.
Russia
Celebrations begin in mid-December and continue all the way till mid-January in Moscow. Christmas, New Year's, and the winter season are celebrated in Russia with beautiful lights, décor, games, food, and more, and it is a wonderful time of the year to visit Moscow.
Canada
The Cavalcade of Lights celebrated in Toronto is a beautiful time of the year in Canada. The city skyscrapers are illuminated with colorful lights, trees are decorated, many musical artists perform, and fireworks fill the sky as Christmas festivities begin.
London
Winter Wonderland celebrated at Hyde Park in London began in 2005 as a small festival but has now become a massive event that includes hundreds of rides including a giant ferris wheel, the largest temporary outdoor Ice rink in the Uk, A circus, An Ice show, roller coasters, Santa land thousands of food and gift stalls. It is no wonder that millions of visitors come to London around the Christmas season to be a part of one of the largest Christmas festivals in the world.
Australia
The Rocks in Sydney have a beautiful display of lights, fun-filled activities, and carolers during Christmas season. Sydney is a fantastic place to visit over the holidays.
Budapest
Vorosmarty Square is transformed into a festival celebrating traditional Hungarian practices throughout the months of November and December. The streets are filled with wooden cottage food stalls selling honey cookies and exquisite gifts, and the aroma of cinnamon and wine fills the air. The festival has many cultural shows, and Hungarian folk music can be heard everywhere. It is ideal for those who want to experience and understand Christmas traditions in Hungary
Japan
Beautiful light displays fill the streets of Yebisu Garden in Tokyo during the Christmas season, wonderful stores to shop from, and a stunning Christmas tree to add to the lovely Christmas ambiance.
India
When in India, celebrate Christmas in the city of Kolkata. It is brightly lit with Christmas lights and decorations and offers a variety of dining options as well as Christmas treats and gift shops.
Italy
Florence is an ideal place to visit in Italy during the holiday season. It is brimming with festivities, great dining options, and amazing places to shop at.
China
The Jing ‘an Christkindlmarkt in Shanghai is not to be forgotten during the Christmas season. While China does not have many Christians, they do celebrate the Christmas festival with Germanic food stalls, roasted chestnuts, lighting displays, Christmas trees, and wooden shopping stalls.
United States
Different parts of the United States celebrate Christmas in their own ways. Each one is exciting and fun, filled with loads of activities. Walking out on the streets during the Christmas festival puts everyone in a fantastic mood.
Miami
Who said Christmas is a winter celebration? Hop on over to Miami for a summery Christmas in shorts at Santa's Enchanted Forest. A theme park filled with adult and kiddie rides, shows, amazing dining options and a variety of fun-filled activities during Christmas season. There is never a dull moment in Miami, Florida.
Indiana
The hometown of Santa Claus! This is America's most famous Christmas town that celebrates Christmas for a whole of three weeks. Lake Rudolph, Santa's candy castle, and Santa's lodge are all ideal locations for tourists to come and enjoy many dining options, discover 'the shining story of Rudolph', explore the town, and roast chestnuts. The three-week festival has a ton of activities for the whole family to enjoy.
Alaska
The North Pole has its unique take on Christmas celebrations. Also popularly known as 'Christmas on Ice', where truckloads of ice are carved into beautiful sculptures. It is a beautifully chilly festival that everyone should experience if given a chance.
The Final Word
Christmas time is a fun and festive time of the year that is celebrated worldwide in a small or large capacity. Christmas and holiday season is the time of the year that puts everyone in a warm and happy mood. Spending time with family, exchanging gifts and sharing fun experiences together. Most stores go on fantastic sales, and many people travel to different parts of the world to experience Christmas festivities. It is a lovely time of the year to travel and participate in the celebrations with friends and family.
