Top 10 Christmas Cities Around the World
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Top 10 Christmas Cities Around the World
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Nuremberg
Country: Germany
What it is Known For: Christkindlesmarkt, gingerbread houses, medieval cityscape
What it is Known For: Christkindlesmarkt, gingerbread houses, medieval cityscape
NYC
New York City
Country: USA
What it is Known For: Rockefeller Center Tree, holiday markets, Radio City Christmas Spectacular
What it is Known For: Rockefeller Center Tree, holiday markets, Radio City Christmas Spectacular
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Prague
Country: Czech Republic
What it is Known For: Old Town Square market, medieval decorations, Charles Bridge
What it is Known For: Old Town Square market, medieval decorations, Charles Bridge
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London
Country: UK
What it is Known For: Winter Wonderland, Oxford Street lights, Christmas markets
What it is Known For: Winter Wonderland, Oxford Street lights, Christmas markets
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Vienna
Country: Austria
What it is Known For: Christmas markets, festive concerts, Rathausplatz decorations
What it is Known For: Christmas markets, festive concerts, Rathausplatz decorations
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Paris
Country: France
What it is Known For: Champs-Elysées lights, Notre-Dame market, Christmas at Disneyland Paris
What it is Known For: Champs-Elysées lights, Notre-Dame market, Christmas at Disneyland Paris
QC
Quebec City
Country: Canada
What it is Known For: European-style decorations, German Christmas market, historic Old Quebec
What it is Known For: European-style decorations, German Christmas market, historic Old Quebec
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Edinburgh
Country: Scotland
What it is Known For: Christmas markets, Hogmanay festival, festive lights
What it is Known For: Christmas markets, Hogmanay festival, festive lights
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Zurich
Country: Switzerland
What it is Known For: Bahnhofstrasse lights, Christmas markets, Singing Christmas Tree
What it is Known For: Bahnhofstrasse lights, Christmas markets, Singing Christmas Tree
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Strasbourg
Country: France
What it is Known For: Christkindelsmärik, historic city center, fairy-tale decorations
What it is Known For: Christkindelsmärik, historic city center, fairy-tale decorations
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Copenhagen
Country: Denmark
What it is Known For: Tivoli Gardens, Nyhavn canal lights, festive city squares
What it is Known For: Tivoli Gardens, Nyhavn canal lights, festive city squares
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Rovaniemi
Country: Finland
What it is Known For: Santa Claus Village, reindeer sleigh rides, Northern Lights
What it is Known For: Santa Claus Village, reindeer sleigh rides, Northern Lights
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Munich
Country: Germany
What it is Known For: Marienplatz Christmas market, Glühwein, Bavarian treats
What it is Known For: Marienplatz Christmas market, Glühwein, Bavarian treats
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Tokyo
Country: Japan
What it is Known For: Marunouchi Illumination, Roppongi Hills, seasonal shopping
What it is Known For: Marunouchi Illumination, Roppongi Hills, seasonal shopping
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Tallinn
Country: Estonia
What it is Known For: Medieval Christmas market, Tallinn Old Town, snowy atmosphere
What it is Known For: Medieval Christmas market, Tallinn Old Town, snowy atmosphere
B
Brussels
Country: Belgium
What it is Known For: Winter Wonders market, Grand Place lights, ice rink
What it is Known For: Winter Wonders market, Grand Place lights, ice rink
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Moscow
Country: Russia
What it is Known For: Red Square lights, GUM shopping mall, ice skating rinks
What it is Known For: Red Square lights, GUM shopping mall, ice skating rinks
C
Chicago
Country: USA
What it is Known For: Christkindlmarket, Magnificent Mile lights, Millennium Park skating
What it is Known For: Christkindlmarket, Magnificent Mile lights, Millennium Park skating
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Amsterdam
Country: Netherlands
What it is Known For: Amsterdam Light Festival, Ice Village market, canal cruises
What it is Known For: Amsterdam Light Festival, Ice Village market, canal cruises
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Salzburg
Country: Austria
What it is Known For: Adventsingen concert, Saint Peter's Abbey, Hellbrunn Palace markets
What it is Known For: Adventsingen concert, Saint Peter's Abbey, Hellbrunn Palace markets
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Lisbon
Country: Portugal
What it is Known For: Baixa Christmas lights, Christmas market, Praça do Comércio
What it is Known For: Baixa Christmas lights, Christmas market, Praça do Comércio
B
Berlin
Country: Germany
What it is Known For: Gendarmenmarkt Christmas Market, ice rinks, festive concerts
What it is Known For: Gendarmenmarkt Christmas Market, ice rinks, festive concerts
D
Dubrovnik
Country: Croatia
What it is Known For: Christmas market, Stradun street lights, Advent festivities
What it is Known For: Christmas market, Stradun street lights, Advent festivities
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Vancouver
Country: Canada
What it is Known For: Vancouver Christmas Market, Capilano Suspension Bridge lights, holiday train
What it is Known For: Vancouver Christmas Market, Capilano Suspension Bridge lights, holiday train
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Warsaw
Country: Poland
What it is Known For: Old Town Market Square, Warsaw Barbican decorations, Royal Castle lights
What it is Known For: Old Town Market Square, Warsaw Barbican decorations, Royal Castle lights
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Naples
Country: Italy
What it is Known For: Nativity scenes, Via San Gregorio Armeno, Christmas markets
What it is Known For: Nativity scenes, Via San Gregorio Armeno, Christmas markets
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Reykjavik
Country: Iceland
What it is Known For: Yule Town market, Northern Lights, Icelandic Christmas folklore
What it is Known For: Yule Town market, Northern Lights, Icelandic Christmas folklore
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Venice
Country: Italy
What it is Known For: St. Mark’s Basilica, Christmas lights, floating markets
What it is Known For: St. Mark’s Basilica, Christmas lights, floating markets
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Sofia
Country: Bulgaria
What it is Known For: Christmas Village, Alexander Nevsky Cathedral, Vitosha Boulevard lights
What it is Known For: Christmas Village, Alexander Nevsky Cathedral, Vitosha Boulevard lights
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Philadelphia
Country: USA
What it is Known For: Dilworth Park markets, Macy’s Christmas Light Show, skating rink
What it is Known For: Dilworth Park markets, Macy’s Christmas Light Show, skating rink
HK
Hong Kong
Country: China
What it is Known For: Harbour City lights, Statue Square Christmas Village, festive events
What it is Known For: Harbour City lights, Statue Square Christmas Village, festive events
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Perth
Country: Australia
What it is Known For: Christmas Light Trail, Twilight Hawkers Market, outdoor concerts
What it is Known For: Christmas Light Trail, Twilight Hawkers Market, outdoor concerts
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Ljubljana
Country: Slovenia
What it is Known For: Preseren Square lights, Ljubljana Castle, Christmas markets
What it is Known For: Preseren Square lights, Ljubljana Castle, Christmas markets
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Adelaide
Country: Australia
What it is Known For: Lobethal Lights, Victoria Square, Christmas markets
What it is Known For: Lobethal Lights, Victoria Square, Christmas markets
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Barcelona
Country: Spain
What it is Known For: Fira de Santa Llúcia, Sagrada Familia lights, holiday nativity displays
What it is Known For: Fira de Santa Llúcia, Sagrada Familia lights, holiday nativity displays
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Frankfurt
Country: Germany
What it is Known For: Römerberg Christmas market, St. Bartholomew’s Cathedral, apple cider stalls
What it is Known For: Römerberg Christmas market, St. Bartholomew’s Cathedral, apple cider stalls
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Budapest
Country: Hungary
What it is Known For: Vorosmarty Square market, St. Stephen’s Basilica lights, ice skating
What it is Known For: Vorosmarty Square market, St. Stephen’s Basilica lights, ice skating
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Ghent
Country: Belgium
What it is Known For: Winter Market, Sint-Baafsplein ice rink, festive canal views
What it is Known For: Winter Market, Sint-Baafsplein ice rink, festive canal views
RDJ
Rio de Janeiro
Country: Brazil
What it is Known For: Lagoa Christmas tree, Copacabana celebrations, Ipanema lights
What it is Known For: Lagoa Christmas tree, Copacabana celebrations, Ipanema lights
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Florence
Country: Italy
What it is Known For: Piazza Santa Croce market, Christmas lights, holiday concerts
What it is Known For: Piazza Santa Croce market, Christmas lights, holiday concerts
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Seattle
Country: USA
What it is Known For: Westlake Center tree, Pike Place Market, Seattle Center Winterfest
What it is Known For: Westlake Center tree, Pike Place Market, Seattle Center Winterfest
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Boston
Country: USA
What it is Known For: Faneuil Hall lights, Boston Common tree, holiday shows
What it is Known For: Faneuil Hall lights, Boston Common tree, holiday shows
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Manila
Country: Philippines
What it is Known For: Giant lanterns, Ayala Triangle light show, Paskuhan Village
What it is Known For: Giant lanterns, Ayala Triangle light show, Paskuhan Village
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Dresden
Country: Germany
What it is Known For: Striezelmarkt, Stollen cake, festive city center
What it is Known For: Striezelmarkt, Stollen cake, festive city center
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Melbourne
Country: Australia
What it is Known For: Myer Christmas windows, Federation Square events, holiday projections
What it is Known For: Myer Christmas windows, Federation Square events, holiday projections
K
Krakow
Country: Poland
What it is Known For: Main Square markets, Wawel Castle lights, Nativity scene tradition
What it is Known For: Main Square markets, Wawel Castle lights, Nativity scene tradition
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Stockholm
Country: Sweden
What it is Known For: Stortorget market, Gamla Stan decorations, Skansen celebrations
What it is Known For: Stortorget market, Gamla Stan decorations, Skansen celebrations
SA
San Antonio
Country: USA
What it is Known For: River Walk lights, La Villita, holiday boat parades
What it is Known For: River Walk lights, La Villita, holiday boat parades
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Nice
Country: France
What it is Known For: Place Masséna Christmas village, Promenade des Anglais lights, ice skating
What it is Known For: Place Masséna Christmas village, Promenade des Anglais lights, ice skating
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Lille
Country: France
What it is Known For: Grand Place Ferris wheel, Christmas village, festive markets
What it is Known For: Grand Place Ferris wheel, Christmas village, festive markets
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Sapporo
Country: Japan
What it is Known For: Odori Park lights, Christmas tree displays, German-style markets
What it is Known For: Odori Park lights, Christmas tree displays, German-style markets
D
Dublin
Country: Ireland
What it is Known For: Grafton Street lights, Christmas markets, holiday carolers
What it is Known For: Grafton Street lights, Christmas markets, holiday carolers
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Minneapolis
Country: USA
What it is Known For: Holidazzle Village, Loring Park market, festive parades
What it is Known For: Holidazzle Village, Loring Park market, festive parades
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Oslo
Country: Norway
What it is Known For: Spikersuppa Christmas market, Karl Johans gate, Royal Palace lights
What it is Known For: Spikersuppa Christmas market, Karl Johans gate, Royal Palace lights
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Philadelphia
Country: USA
What it is Known For: Love Park Christmas Village, Rittenhouse Square, holiday tree lighting
What it is Known For: Love Park Christmas Village, Rittenhouse Square, holiday tree lighting
B
Bruges
Country: Belgium
What it is Known For: Market Square lights, Ice Sculpture Festival, Christmas village
What it is Known For: Market Square lights, Ice Sculpture Festival, Christmas village
LC
Luxembourg City
Country: Luxembourg
What it is Known For: Place d'Armes market, holiday concerts, historic old town
What it is Known For: Place d'Armes market, holiday concerts, historic old town
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Madrid
Country: Spain
What it is Known For: Plaza Mayor market, Puerta del Sol lights, festive shopping streets
What it is Known For: Plaza Mayor market, Puerta del Sol lights, festive shopping streets
H
Helsinki
Country: Finland
What it is Known For: Senate Square market, Esplanadi lights, Christmas Street
What it is Known For: Senate Square market, Esplanadi lights, Christmas Street
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Freiburg
Country: Germany
What it is Known For: Rathausplatz market, traditional decorations, Black Forest treats
What it is Known For: Rathausplatz market, traditional decorations, Black Forest treats
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Miami
Country: USA
What it is Known For: Bayfront Park tree, Deering Estate lights, Santa’s Enchanted Forest
What it is Known For: Bayfront Park tree, Deering Estate lights, Santa’s Enchanted Forest
B
Bratislava
Country: Slovakia
What it is Known For: Main Square market, Hviezdoslav Square lights, nativity scenes
What it is Known For: Main Square market, Hviezdoslav Square lights, nativity scenes
D
Dallas
Country: USA
What it is Known For: Galleria tree, Enchant Christmas market, Highland Park Village lights
What it is Known For: Galleria tree, Enchant Christmas market, Highland Park Village lights
A
Antwerp
Country: Belgium
What it is Known For: Grote Markt lights, Christmas village, ice skating
What it is Known For: Grote Markt lights, Christmas village, ice skating
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Seville
Country: Spain
What it is Known For: Plaza Nueva market, Alameda de Hércules lights, nativity displays
What it is Known For: Plaza Nueva market, Alameda de Hércules lights, nativity displays
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Innsbruck
Country: Austria
What it is Known For: Old Town market, Imperial Palace lights, festive mountain scenery
What it is Known For: Old Town market, Imperial Palace lights, festive mountain scenery
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Hamburg
Country: Germany
What it is Known For: Rathausmarkt market, Alster Lake lights, historic holiday displays
What it is Known For: Rathausmarkt market, Alster Lake lights, historic holiday displays
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Lviv
Country: Ukraine
What it is Known For: Rynok Square tree, Christmas fair, traditional carols
What it is Known For: Rynok Square tree, Christmas fair, traditional carols
K
Kobe
Country: Japan
What it is Known For: Kobe Luminarie lights, holiday food markets, city illuminations
What it is Known For: Kobe Luminarie lights, holiday food markets, city illuminations
LV
Las Vegas
Country: USA
What it is Known For: Bellagio fountains, Glittering Lights, ice skating at The Cosmopolitan
What it is Known For: Bellagio fountains, Glittering Lights, ice skating at The Cosmopolitan
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Nashville
Country: USA
What it is Known For: Opryland lights, Music City Winterfest, Cheekwood Gardens
What it is Known For: Opryland lights, Music City Winterfest, Cheekwood Gardens
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Athens
Country: Greece
What it is Known For: Syntagma Square tree, Christmas markets, historic decor
What it is Known For: Syntagma Square tree, Christmas markets, historic decor
H
Houston
Country: USA
What it is Known For: Zoo Lights, Sugar Land holiday lights, Discovery Green Ice Rink
What it is Known For: Zoo Lights, Sugar Land holiday lights, Discovery Green Ice Rink
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Porto
Country: Portugal
What it is Known For: Avenida dos Aliados lights, Ribeira district, Christmas markets
What it is Known For: Avenida dos Aliados lights, Ribeira district, Christmas markets
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Kyoto
Country: Japan
What it is Known For: Kyoto Tower illumination, Christmas at Arashiyama, temples with lights
What it is Known For: Kyoto Tower illumination, Christmas at Arashiyama, temples with lights
T
Tromsø
Country: Norway
What it is Known For: Polar nights, Northern Lights, reindeer sleigh rides
What it is Known For: Polar nights, Northern Lights, reindeer sleigh rides
B
Bangkok
Country: Thailand
What it is Known For: CentralWorld decorations, Christmas markets, riverside lights
What it is Known For: CentralWorld decorations, Christmas markets, riverside lights
C
Charlotte
Country: USA
What it is Known For: Speedway Christmas, Uptown tree lighting, WinterFest
What it is Known For: Speedway Christmas, Uptown tree lighting, WinterFest
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Mumbai
Country: India
What it is Known For: Bandra decorations, local markets, Mount Mary Church
What it is Known For: Bandra decorations, local markets, Mount Mary Church
C
Cologne
Country: Germany
What it is Known For: Cologne Cathedral market, river cruises, festive drinks
What it is Known For: Cologne Cathedral market, river cruises, festive drinks
C
Cairo
Country: Egypt
What it is Known For: Seasonal lights, Coptic Christmas at churches, historic sites
What it is Known For: Seasonal lights, Coptic Christmas at churches, historic sites
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Rotterdam
Country: Netherlands
What it is Known For: Ice*Amsterdam, winter markets, canal decorations
What it is Known For: Ice*Amsterdam, winter markets, canal decorations
AD
Abu Dhabi
Country: UAE
What it is Known For: Winter Village, St. Regis decorations, beachfront lights
What it is Known For: Winter Village, St. Regis decorations, beachfront lights
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Taipei
Country: Taiwan
What it is Known For: Christmasland New Taipei, Xinyi district lights, holiday shows
What it is Known For: Christmasland New Taipei, Xinyi district lights, holiday shows
FW
Fort Worth
Country: USA
What it is Known For: Sundance Square, Stockyards lights, Panther Island Ice
What it is Known For: Sundance Square, Stockyards lights, Panther Island Ice
C
Christchurch
Country: New Zealand
What it is Known For: Santa Parade, Cathedral Square market, carol concerts
What it is Known For: Santa Parade, Cathedral Square market, carol concerts
G
Geneva
Country: Switzerland
What it is Known For: L'Escalade festivities, lakefront lights, Christmas market
What it is Known For: L'Escalade festivities, lakefront lights, Christmas market
SF
Santa Fe
Country: USA
What it is Known For: Farolito Walk, Canyon Road lights, Plaza tree
What it is Known For: Farolito Walk, Canyon Road lights, Plaza tree
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Sacramento
Country: USA
What it is Known For: Theatre of Lights, Old Sacramento, holiday markets
What it is Known For: Theatre of Lights, Old Sacramento, holiday markets
C
Canberra
Country: Australia
What it is Known For: City Walk lights, Christmas carols, holiday parades
What it is Known For: City Walk lights, Christmas carols, holiday parades
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Stuttgart
Country: Germany
What it is Known For: Schlossplatz market, Altes Schloss decor, festive concerts
What it is Known For: Schlossplatz market, Altes Schloss decor, festive concerts
SD
San Diego
Country: USA
What it is Known For: Balboa Park lights, Old Town, Seaport Village festivities
What it is Known For: Balboa Park lights, Old Town, Seaport Village festivities
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Jakarta
Country: Indonesia
What it is Known For: Mall lights, Jakarta Cathedral, local Christmas foods
What it is Known For: Mall lights, Jakarta Cathedral, local Christmas foods
B
Baltimore
Country: USA
What it is Known For: Miracle on 34th Street, Inner Harbor markets, festive cruises
What it is Known For: Miracle on 34th Street, Inner Harbor markets, festive cruises
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Lillehammer
Country: Norway
What it is Known For: Maihaugen Christmas market, snowy mountains, holiday activities
What it is Known For: Maihaugen Christmas market, snowy mountains, holiday activities
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Split
Country: Croatia
What it is Known For: Riva promenade lights, Advent markets, historical decor
What it is Known For: Riva promenade lights, Advent markets, historical decor
A
Annapolis
Country: USA
What it is Known For: Lights on the Bay, West Street decor, festive boat parade
What it is Known For: Lights on the Bay, West Street decor, festive boat parade
QC
Quezon City
Country: Philippines
What it is Known For: Araneta Center lights, city mall decor, seasonal food stalls
What it is Known For: Araneta Center lights, city mall decor, seasonal food stalls
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Hobart
Country: Australia
What it is Known For: Christmas carols, Salamanca markets, waterfront lights
What it is Known For: Christmas carols, Salamanca markets, waterfront lights
B
Brisbane
Country: Australia
What it is Known For: South Bank festivities, Queen Street lights, Christmas carols
What it is Known For: South Bank festivities, Queen Street lights, Christmas carols
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Glasgow
Country: Scotland
What it is Known For: George Square ice rink, Christmas lights, festive markets
What it is Known For: George Square ice rink, Christmas lights, festive markets
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Granada
Country: Spain
What it is Known For: Alhambra lights, Plaza Bib-Rambla, traditional nativity scenes
What it is Known For: Alhambra lights, Plaza Bib-Rambla, traditional nativity scenes
A
Aspen
Country: USA
What it is Known For: Snowmass lights, skiing Christmas celebrations, Aspen Ice Garden
What it is Known For: Snowmass lights, skiing Christmas celebrations, Aspen Ice Garden
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Warsaw
Country: Poland
What it is Known For: Christmas decorations, historic Old Town, Royal Castle decor
What it is Known For: Christmas decorations, historic Old Town, Royal Castle decor
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Phoenix
Country: USA
What it is Known For: Glendale Glitters, CitySkate, holiday markets
What it is Known For: Glendale Glitters, CitySkate, holiday markets
B
Bilbao
Country: Spain
What it is Known For: Guggenheim lights, Gran Via lights, Casco Viejo decor
What it is Known For: Guggenheim lights, Gran Via lights, Casco Viejo decor
D
Doha
Country: Qatar
What it is Known For: Mall decor, Souq Waqif festivities, Pearl-Qatar lights
What it is Known For: Mall decor, Souq Waqif festivities, Pearl-Qatar lights
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Milwaukee
Country: USA
What it is Known For: Holiday Lights Festival, Cathedral Square, Jingle Bus
What it is Known For: Holiday Lights Festival, Cathedral Square, Jingle Bus
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Riga
Country: Latvia
What it is Known For: Dome Square market, medieval Old Town, Riga Cathedral decor
What it is Known For: Dome Square market, medieval Old Town, Riga Cathedral decor
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Sofia
Country: Bulgaria
What it is Known For: Alexander Nevsky Square, holiday markets, traditional lights
What it is Known For: Alexander Nevsky Square, holiday markets, traditional lights
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Richmond
Country: USA
What it is Known For: Dominion Energy GardenFest, holiday lights at Maymont, Main Street Station
What it is Known For: Dominion Energy GardenFest, holiday lights at Maymont, Main Street Station
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Sarasota
Country: USA
What it is Known For: St. Armands Circle decor, holiday boat parade, festive beaches
What it is Known For: St. Armands Circle decor, holiday boat parade, festive beaches
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Leipzig
Country: Germany
What it is Known For: Market Square, Thomaskirche concerts, historic decor
What it is Known For: Market Square, Thomaskirche concerts, historic decor
H
Hannover
Country: Germany
What it is Known For: Old Town market, Christmas Village, holiday concerts
What it is Known For: Old Town market, Christmas Village, holiday concerts
N
Nassau
Country: Bahamas
What it is Known For: Christmas Junkanoo Parade, downtown lights, beachside celebrations
What it is Known For: Christmas Junkanoo Parade, downtown lights, beachside celebrations
B
Bucharest
Country: Romania
What it is Known For: Constitution Square market, lights, Cismigiu Gardens
What it is Known For: Constitution Square market, lights, Cismigiu Gardens
L
Lucerne
Country: Switzerland
What it is Known For: Old Town decor, Weihnachtsmarkt, snow-covered streets
What it is Known For: Old Town decor, Weihnachtsmarkt, snow-covered streets
J
Johannesburg
Country: South Africa
What it is Known For: Montecasino lights, shopping malls, festive parades
What it is Known For: Montecasino lights, shopping malls, festive parades
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Nice
Country: France
What it is Known For: Promenade lights, Christmas Village, Place Masséna
What it is Known For: Promenade lights, Christmas Village, Place Masséna
GC
Guatemala City
Country: Guatemala
What it is Known For: Paseo Cayalá decor, parades, historic nativity displays
What it is Known For: Paseo Cayalá decor, parades, historic nativity displays
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Denver
Country: USA
What it is Known For: Downtown lights, Union Station, holiday markets
What it is Known For: Downtown lights, Union Station, holiday markets
QC
Quebec City
Country: Canada
What it is Known For: Petit-Champlain decor, outdoor markets, historic festivity
What it is Known For: Petit-Champlain decor, outdoor markets, historic festivity
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Minsk
Country: Belarus
What it is Known For: October Square lights, GUM decor, holiday markets
What it is Known For: October Square lights, GUM decor, holiday markets
U
Utrecht
Country: Netherlands
What it is Known For: Canal decor, seasonal lights, Dom Tower tree
What it is Known For: Canal decor, seasonal lights, Dom Tower tree
SM
Santa Monica
Country: USA
What it is Known For: Pier lights, festive markets, holiday ice skating
What it is Known For: Pier lights, festive markets, holiday ice skating
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Montevideo
Country: Uruguay
What it is Known For: Plaza Independencia decor, beachside lights, local parades
What it is Known For: Plaza Independencia decor, beachside lights, local parades
SJ
San Jose
Country: Costa Rica
What it is Known For: Avenida Central lights, children’s parades, holiday decor
What it is Known For: Avenida Central lights, children’s parades, holiday decor
V
Vilnius
Country: Lithuania
What it is Known For: Cathedral Square market, holiday lights, festive cityscape
What it is Known For: Cathedral Square market, holiday lights, festive cityscape
A
Amman
Country: Jordan
What it is Known For: Rainbow Street lights, hotel decor, church festivities
What it is Known For: Rainbow Street lights, hotel decor, church festivities
T
Thessaloniki
Country: Greece
What it is Known For: Aristotelous Square lights, Christmas markets, seaside decorations
What it is Known For: Aristotelous Square lights, Christmas markets, seaside decorations
D
Darwin
Country: Australia
What it is Known For: Carols by Candlelight, festive markets, waterfront lights
What it is Known For: Carols by Candlelight, festive markets, waterfront lights
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Gothenburg
Country: Sweden
What it is Known For: Liseberg amusement park lights, festive markets, canal decor
What it is Known For: Liseberg amusement park lights, festive markets, canal decor
C
Cartagena
Country: Colombia
What it is Known For: Old Town decor, Christmas lights, holiday parades
What it is Known For: Old Town decor, Christmas lights, holiday parades
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Plovdiv
Country: Bulgaria
What it is Known For: Old Town lights, Kapana market, festive decor
What it is Known For: Old Town lights, Kapana market, festive decor
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Rotterdam
Country: Netherlands
What it is Known For: Market Hall lights, Schouwburgplein, holiday cruises
What it is Known For: Market Hall lights, Schouwburgplein, holiday cruises
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Marseille
Country: France
What it is Known For: Vieux-Port lights, festive markets, Ferris wheel
What it is Known For: Vieux-Port lights, festive markets, Ferris wheel
O
Osaka
Country: Japan
What it is Known For: Universal Studios Christmas, Umeda Sky Building lights, holiday shopping
What it is Known For: Universal Studios Christmas, Umeda Sky Building lights, holiday shopping
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Limerick
Country: Ireland
What it is Known For: O’Connell Street lights, Christmas in the Milk Market, local caroling
What it is Known For: O’Connell Street lights, Christmas in the Milk Market, local caroling
C
Colombo
Country: Sri Lanka
What it is Known For: Galle Face Green lights, festive shopping malls, city decor
What it is Known For: Galle Face Green lights, festive shopping malls, city decor
B
Belgrade
Country: Serbia
What it is Known For: Knez Mihailova lights, festive concerts, holiday markets
What it is Known For: Knez Mihailova lights, festive concerts, holiday markets
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Zurich
Country: Switzerland
What it is Known For: Old Town decor, Bahnhofstrasse lights, Singing Christmas Tree
What it is Known For: Old Town decor, Bahnhofstrasse lights, Singing Christmas Tree
SLC
Salt Lake City
Country: USA
What it is Known For: Temple Square lights, holiday events, Red Butte Garden decor
What it is Known For: Temple Square lights, holiday events, Red Butte Garden decor
A
Akureyri
Country: Iceland
What it is Known For: Snowy Christmas markets, Northern Lights, fjord scenery
What it is Known For: Snowy Christmas markets, Northern Lights, fjord scenery
L
Lyon
Country: France
What it is Known For: Fourvière Basilica lights, holiday markets, scenic Old Town
What it is Known For: Fourvière Basilica lights, holiday markets, scenic Old Town
C
Columbus
Country: USA
What it is Known For: Scioto Mile lights, Easton holiday market, German Village decor
What it is Known For: Scioto Mile lights, Easton holiday market, German Village decor
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Pittsburgh
Country: USA
What it is Known For: Market Square holiday market, PPG Place ice rink, festive lights
What it is Known For: Market Square holiday market, PPG Place ice rink, festive lights
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Leavenworth
Country: USA
What it is Known For: Bavarian-themed Christmas Village, holiday parades, light displays
What it is Known For: Bavarian-themed Christmas Village, holiday parades, light displays
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Ghent
Country: Belgium
What it is Known For: Sint-Baafsplein lights, Christmas market, skating rink
What it is Known For: Sint-Baafsplein lights, Christmas market, skating rink
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Toledo
Country: Spain
What it is Known For: Historic decorations, Christmas lights, Plaza Zocodover market
What it is Known For: Historic decorations, Christmas lights, Plaza Zocodover market
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Top 10 Christmas Cities Around the World
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New York City
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New York City
Country: USA
What it is Known For: Rockefeller Center Tree, holiday markets, Radio City Christmas Spectacular
What it is Known For: Rockefeller Center Tree, holiday markets, Radio City Christmas Spectacular
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Vienna
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Vienna
Country: Austria
What it is Known For: Christmas markets, festive concerts, Rathausplatz decorations
What it is Known For: Christmas markets, festive concerts, Rathausplatz decorations
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Prague
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Prague
Country: Czech Republic
What it is Known For: Old Town Square market, medieval decorations, Charles Bridge
What it is Known For: Old Town Square market, medieval decorations, Charles Bridge
7
Paris
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Paris
Country: France
What it is Known For: Champs-Elysées lights, Notre-Dame market, Christmas at Disneyland Paris
What it is Known For: Champs-Elysées lights, Notre-Dame market, Christmas at Disneyland Paris
6
London
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London
Country: UK
What it is Known For: Winter Wonderland, Oxford Street lights, Christmas markets
What it is Known For: Winter Wonderland, Oxford Street lights, Christmas markets
5
Quebec City
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Quebec City
Country: Canada
What it is Known For: European-style decorations, German Christmas market, historic Old Quebec
What it is Known For: European-style decorations, German Christmas market, historic Old Quebec
4
Nuremberg
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Nuremberg
Country: Germany
What it is Known For: Christkindlesmarkt, gingerbread houses, medieval cityscape
What it is Known For: Christkindlesmarkt, gingerbread houses, medieval cityscape
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Edinburgh
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Edinburgh
Country: Scotland
What it is Known For: Christmas markets, Hogmanay festival, festive lights
What it is Known For: Christmas markets, Hogmanay festival, festive lights
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Zurich
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Zurich
Country: Switzerland
What it is Known For: Bahnhofstrasse lights, Christmas markets, Singing Christmas Tree
What it is Known For: Bahnhofstrasse lights, Christmas markets, Singing Christmas Tree
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Strasbourg
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Strasbourg
Country: France
What it is Known For: Christkindelsmärik, historic city center, fairy-tale decorations
What it is Known For: Christkindelsmärik, historic city center, fairy-tale decorations
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