Christmas is coming. This is the favorite period of the little ones (but not only). Because if you dig into your memories, you will certainly remember having experienced this same feverish emotion the night of December 24 when you went to bed without closing your eyes in the hope of seeing Santa Claus. All this, not to mention Sunday afternoons spent watching Christmas movies with the family. You ended up knowing the dialogues by heart, which did not prevent you from seeing them again each year with the same enthusiasm. Touching memories, right? A good reason to introduce you to 5 Christmas destinations to rediscover your childhood and relive its magic.
Lapland (Finland)
Snowy landscapes, sub-zero temperatures and typical wintry scenes. If you like winter and Christmas decorations, Finnish Lapland will leave an unforgettable memory in your life as a traveler.
Have you ever heard of Rovaniemi? This city, capital of Finnish Lapland, is close to the Arctic Circle. But maybe you don’t know the most important thing? This is where Santa’s house is!
Rovaniemi is Santa’s HQ. There is Santa Claus’ village, with its post office, its little reindeer family and Santa Park, a theme park where you can live a multitude of experiences shrouded in the magic of Christmas. In particular, you will be able to meet Santa Claus there and personally confide in him your most intimate wishes for the coming year.
But that’s not all. Finland is one of the five countries where you can see the most beautiful aurora borealis. It is even the country where you are most likely to see them. Once there, we recommend that you make contact with the famous northern lights hunters. They will tell you the places and the days when these phenomena are most visible.
It is one of the best known and most requested Christmas destinations. In New York, Christmas starts right after Black Friday. In the streets of New York, we can therefore enjoy the Christmas spirit for a month and a half. The buildings, windows and shops of the city are dressed in lights and colors and compete to display the most spectacular decoration.
You will be able to take part in multiple activities, go skating outdoors in Central Park, attend the lighting of the Christmas tree at Rockefeller Center, and with a little luck, see the first snowflakes of the year. You will love !
Have you ever wondered how we live Christmas in summer? Argentina is one of the best choices for those who want to experience different and exceptional Christmas celebrations.
There is no snow and it is not cold, but that does not prevent Argentines from living Christmas respecting all the traditions. Argentines are used to celebrating Christmas by tasting cold dishes, having barbecues in the gardens before going out for a walk in the most emblematic streets of Buenos Aires. This is inspiring, isn’t it?
What’s more, December is one of the best times to visit Argentine Patagonia. You can therefore take advantage of your trip to go trekking or kayaking in the mountains and see penguins, whales and sea lions up close.
Norway is also one of the most attractive Christmas destinations . In Oslo, there are charming little Christmas markets where you can taste typical pastries accompanied by hot drinks, buy handmade decorations and enjoy the local gastronomy. A perfect atmosphere to remind you of that moment in your childhood when you decorated the Christmas tree with your family.
To complete your experience, don’t forget to visit the fjords and capture their incredible landscapes.
Like Argentina, Brazil is a different destination that is sure to surprise people used to celebrating Christmas in the heart of winter. In Sao Paulo and Rio, the tradition is to celebrate Christmas outdoors, preferably on the beach, in the company of family and friends, listening to music.
Brazil is also one of the countries where Christmas celebrations last the longest. Due to the European (Portuguese) influence, the Christmas festivities last until January 6, when they end with the arrival of the Three Kings who come to bring the gifts: a day particularly appreciated by the little ones.
Now that you’ve discovered different traditions and places steeped in the Christmas spirit around the globe, you may have chosen the destination that will take you back to the Christmas of your childhood. And if you still have questions, contact us! We will help you choose the most beautiful trip to live a dream Christmas.
