Christmas is the time when thousands of tourists round the world in search of new emotions, interesting traditions and unusual atmosphere. If you want to forget about the stress of buying gifts at the last minute or noisy celebrations in your home, grab the suitcases and buy tickets for some of the most magical places in the world where you can enjoy a magical Christmas moments. Have you ever dreamed to spend Christmas on a sleigh drawn by reindeer? No other place in the world, which is inextricably linked to the celebration of Lapland, which is considered the home of Santa Claus himself. Here you can see the legendary national park Sarek rode on a carriage drawn by huskies, passing along the pristine forests, clear lakes and majestic mountains.
During the journey you can sleep under the stars and even meet in the wild elk, reindeer and lynx. Another attraction that offers very few places in the world is a journey with snowmobile and fishing in icy water. Here you can meet with the traditions and culture of the Saami people, indigenous people of Lapland - although their community is well integrated in the Nordic countries, about 40% of the Saami still live among the icy wilderness in a traditional way for their culture.
As strange as it sounds for such a southern country, Spain also offers opportunities to dive into the Christmas spirit. Andalusian city of Granada is one of those opportunities - against the backdrop of snow-white peaks of Sierra Nevada Mountains and magical Alhambra Palace (once the residence of the Moorish rulers), the city can definitely create a festive atmosphere appropriate from your home. For Spaniards, January 6 is the date which marked the end of the Christmas season with parades and celebrations in universal city streets. As the capital of the north country, there is no way to Oslo is not suitable destination for Christmas. This is one of the most covered with white areas in the world place, sparkling frost which covers the slopes of the resort Holmenkolen revealing magnificent view of the nearby fjord. Local metro may drive you to the peak of Holmenkolen where many people gather to enjoy the hot Glogg (mulled wine) and traditional Christmas cookies Fattigmann.
The “Big Apple” is a modern incarnation of Christmas - every year the giant Christmas tree to Rockefeller Center with hundreds shines multicolored lights, and close to it everyone can enjoy the vast outdoor ice site. New York is a favorite place for Hollywood filmmakers to shoot movies on Christmas themes. Do not forget the grand Christmas parade Macy (Macy's parade), where you can see the huge inflatable figures..
Besides charming cafes and museum dedicated to sex, Amsterdam has much to offer to his tourists. Narrow alleys, canals and huge beautiful houses - boats - they are all famous symbol of the city. Festively lit streets with many shops and ice rinks contribute significantly to the Christmas spirit. You can hope for a Christmas present, brought from Saint Nicholas - the Dutch Santa Claus, who is also patron of the country.
Christmas in Edinburgh is like a journey back in time - the city has preserved the medieval charm of traditional music with bagpipes, performing classic Christmas songs. From 29 December to 2 January in the Scottish capital is one of the most spectacular New Year's entertaiment - Hogmanay (Hogmanay), in which everyone can participate.
Do not forget the spectacular fireworks illuminating the sky over the city, and the opportunity to spend Christmas at the Castle Lauriston Castle, open to various family activities. If you add to this Christmas concerts, choral performances, cabaret and charity fairs, it can wholeheartedly declare Edinburgh for one of the places in the world where tourists can enjoy the wonderful Christmas atmosphere during the holidays.
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