It’s that time of the year again! Glistening snow, warm fireplaces, and the Christmas spirit all around. If you’d rather travel than sitting on your couch with a warm cup of joe, here are 15 winter wonderlands to visit during your Christmas holidays!

1.     New York: Nothing like Christmas in New York! The world’s tallest Christmas tree placed in New York’s Rockefeller center is a must-see for all Christmas enthusiasts.

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2.     Quebec, Canada: During the Christmas season, Quebec transforms itself into a magical Christmas village, shining bright with lights and Christmas trees.

3.     Bethlehem, West Bank: What’s better than celebrating Christmas in the city of Christ himself? An exuberant Midnight Mass Service lights up the city on Christmas.

4.     Zurich, Switzerland: Zurich, apart from its picturesque views, makes the perfect Christmas abode with its Christmas markets on streets as well as on a train station.

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5.     Bruges, Belgium: Imagining spending your Christmas sipping  Belgian hot chocolate in Winter Glow, a winter festival packed with light trails, ice skating rinks, and more.

6.     Salzburg, Austria: Salzburg keeps its Christmas spirits high all year, with mulled wine, fried pastries, and market stands.

7.     Dublin, Ireland: If an Irish Christmas is your thing, drink your Christmas away at a cozy Irish pub!

8.     Cape Town, South Africa: If you’d rather spend your Christmas in a swimsuit and a tan, Cape Town will offer you sunny markets and relaxing spas to get into the holiday spirit.

9.     Inari, Finland: Back to the snowy winter lands! Finland will offer you a Christmas from the movies, with husky sleds, reindeers, and the mesmerizing northern lights.

10.  Copenhagen, Denmark:  What’s better than celebrating Christmas in the world’s happiest country! Copenhagen will offer you a warm cup of gløgg and fun ice rinks.

11.  Dubai, UAE: When it comes to being flamboyant, Dubai knows how to grab all the attention. Dubai goes all out during Christmas, not to forget the exciting shopping sprees Dubai offers to the Christmas shopper in you.

12.  Prague, Czech Republic: Prague has month-long Christmas markets, along with citrusy wines and hot chocolate to make your Christmas a joyous one.

13.  Strasbourg, France: Home to France’s oldest Christmas market, make sure you indulge in all French delicacies this Christmas.

14.  Edinburgh, Scotland: Enjoy a delicious Christmas lunch at Edinburgh Castle to channel the inner royal in you.

15.  Rome, Italy: With Catholicism in its core, Rome offers a religious Christmas experience to everyone.

So there you go, 15 Christmas wonderlands that will give you the merry Christmas you deserve!

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