1. Santa Claus Village, Lapland, Finland
Many children believe that Santa Claus lives at the North Pole, but in fact Lapland, Finland is his real residence.
Santa Claus Village in Lapland.
One of the landmarks that we cannot miss is Santa’s post office in the town of Rovaniemi.
In addition to the post office, Santa Claus village makes Lapland one of the most tourist attractions in Northern Europe, especially every Christmas.
Besides, we also have the opportunity to enjoy local specialties such as salmon and reindeer meat and participate in interesting sports such as reindeer sledding, rafting, fishing, and camping.
2. New York, USA
It would be a mistake not to include New York in the list of beautiful places to visit during the Christmas season.
Splendid Christmas in New York.
An exciting new day truly begins, when you step into the FAO Schwarz store, a paradise for toy lovers.
After shopping and dining, visitors can leisurely walk on famous streets, watch snow falling on luxurious Manhattan streets and the rush of people shopping for Christmas gifts.
For those who don’t mind waiting in line at the ice rink during the holiday season, a round on the rink will cap off a fun day off.
3. Cologne, Germany
The ancient city of Cologne today has become an important commercial location and a transportation hub with the highest rail traffic volume in Germany.
Brilliant Christmas market in Cologne.
Cologne also has streets dedicated to shopping with crowded chains of stores selling clothes, shoes, perfume, souvenirs…
Not only tourists, many locals also enjoy this promotion and race to shop for winter items.
Walking to shop or admire the scenery in Cologne, visitors will not feel tired because along the way there are always rows of lovely wooden chairs available to rest and enjoy free performances by street artists.
In addition, Cologne also concentrates 7 Christmas markets scattered in Germany’s ancient towns and ports.
4. Tokyo, Japan
From mid-November to the end of the year, neighborhoods in Tokyo, Japan seem brighter and more brilliant under Christmas decorations.
All squares have pine trees.
Splendid Christmas in Tokyo.
Japan is a country of Buddhism and temples, so many Japanese people do not go to church on Christmas Eve.
Christmas is an opportunity for family members to reunite and review what they have accomplished during the year.
5. Bethlehem, Palestine
Bethlehem has about 30 thousand residents and is the cultural and tourist center of Palestine.
Coming to Bethelehem, visitors will have the opportunity to visit the Milk Cave – a symbol imbued with motherly love.
There is no better place for evangelism than Bethlehem.