Holiday season has started yet again, first
comes Christmas followed by New Year; Christmas is nearing and I am sure many
of you would be wondering where to go this year to celebrate Christmas. How
about giving some choices to you to choose from? Isn’t that a great idea?
Yes…my choices of 7 best places to celebrate Christmas this year.
1. New
York city, United States of America
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| Christmas tree at Rockefeller Center Courtesy:Wikipedia |
How about visiting a place where the
Christmas tree is put every year for the past 79 years? Yes…Rockefeller Center
puts up a large Christmas tree every year and this tradition is followed since
1933. The tree is generally 69 to 100 feet tall and the lighting is broadcasted
nationwide on NBC. Rockefeller Center holds the record for erecting the tallest
Christmas tree by erecting a 100 feet tall Christmas tree in the year 1999. “The
Nutcracker” ballet is one that you must not miss when visiting New York for
Christmas.
2. Paris,
France
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| Night view of Champs-Elysees during Christmas Courtesy: Wikipedia |
How can one forget a city that is dubbed as
“City of Lights” when it comes to Christmas? What city am I referring to? Of
course, it is Paris, France. During the beginning of the Christmas season, do
not miss to visit Champs-Elysees; this is one of the most important places
where Christmas lights are lit in the presence of hundreds of people and the
French President. Try going for an ice skating below Eiffel Tower to catch up
the spirit of Christmas.
3. Zurich,
Switzerland
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| Singing Christmas tree, Zurich, Swtizerland Courtesy:Singingchristmastree |
Is Switzerland famous only for chocolates
and snow-clad mountains? Nah…they are famous for Christmas celebrations too.
Zurich is the best place for Christmas markets and to witness the “Singing
Christmas Tree.” The best place for Christmas
market is at the SBB railway station as it is not subject to the closing
hour laws. Visit Wiehnachtsmart and enjoy the “Singing Christmas Tree.”
It is here where small children sing Christmas carols. You can also be a part
of guided Christmas tours. There is a special tour called “Guided tour with the
night watchman” where you can understand a lot about Christmas as well have a
slice of backed tirggel.
4. London,
United Kingdom
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| Lights glowing in Regent Street, London, United Kingdom for Christmas Courtesy:Wikipedia |
London is a very popular tourist attraction
almost all through the year; how can one forget London during Christmas? If you
are literally in love with Christmas lights, there is no better place than London
to view it. You don’t have to shell out money to see these Christmas lights;
just walk through Oxford Street, Bond Street, Regent Street or Trafalgar Square
to witness the beautifully decorated Christmas
lights. If you feel like playing in the ice during Christmas, you can
always visit the ice
skating rinks Hyde Park or Somerset House.
5. Melbourne,
Australia
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| Christmas tree decorations in Melbourne, Australia Courtesy:Timeout |
It’s summer in Australia
during Christmas and will definitely offer a different Christmas from the way
it is celebrated where Christmas is celebrated during winter or in other words White
Christmas. Melbourne is the best place to witness giant Christmas decorations,
carols at the Myer Music Bowl, Christmas celebrations at Scots’ church, visiting
Santa at the Christmas Square, etc.
Merry Christmas!
