With the year approaching an end, it’s never too soon for families and friends to start planning a memorable Christmas through different activities.
Christmas celebrations differ from place to place, and it is always a good idea to hit the road and get a glimpse of how the festive season is celebrated in different parts of the world. While the merriment may look a bit different amid a pandemic (remember to always check local and regional restrictions before venturing anywhere), these global destinations keep the holiday cheer going year after year. No doubt there is a wide range of places and countries to consider when trying to decide on the particular country to visit, there are some that guarantee a mind-blowing experience, ensuring them a spot on our list.
NEW YORK
If you’ve never been to New York, you would want to be there this December. The city is always packed with lots of activities during the Christmas season and there’s no shortage of ways to make your New York City Christmas magical.
Whether it’s ice skating at Rockefeller Center, window shopping on Fifth Avenue, or lurking around 34th street hoping to witness a miracle, you can be sure you would have a great time.
The Rockefeller complex which lies at the center of New York Christmas also boasts of an amazingly decorated Christmas tree which has been a holiday tradition since 1931 and on the Southwest corner of the central park, the Columbus Circle is host to more than 100 vendors selling clothes, drinks, and snacks at the holiday market.
BETHLEHEM PENNSYLVANIA
What better way is there than spending Christmas in the birthplace of Christianity? The little town of Bethlehem for nearly three decades has channeled its name and transformed into a Christmas city for the holidays.
A side attraction that keeps things lively is the advent calendar at the Goundie house on the main street which features a downtown merchant emerging from the door at 5:30 pm every evening with treats for all who are waiting.
CAPETOWN
If you are the adventurous type, then Cape town is your best bet this year. The seductive aura of Cape town is all-encompassing as it is positioned between the sea and a vast litter of mountains which is truly a sight to behold.
Other than the wondrous sights Cape Town offers, it also boasts of a lot of side attractions that are perfect for picnics and other outdoor activities like paragliding, mountain biking, hiking, abseiling, snorkeling with Cape fur seals, sandboarding, and even kite surfing as well as safe outdoor parties with controlled fireworks.
MONTEGO BAY, JAMAICA
Jamaica is famous for being the birthplace of reggae and jerk chicken, but there are many more sides to the island! The country is home to some of the best beaches in the Caribbean. It has eye-widening natural sites including waterfalls and lagoons. The country also produces one of the rarest coffees in the world!
For an amazing Christmas experience, there are several things you can do in Jamaica. Be it indulging in drinks and dancing to live performances until the early hours of the next day at the Hip Strip in Montego Bay or visiting notable spots like the Frenchman’s Cove or the lively Doctor’s Cave Beach also in Montego Bay, you’re never out of fun activities to engage in.
In addition, just off the coast of Falmouth, the Luminous Lagoon is filled with a rare form of algae, and when disturbed at night, it starts to glow in blue strobes. The best way to experience the phenomenon is on a boat tour where you get to watch the water light up as you cruise through it, then jump in for a swim.
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