As Christmas approaches, visitors often flock to bustling markets filled with lights and a festive atmosphere. From Europe to Asia, some destinations have embraced Christmas as a traditional and culturally important part of their yearly life.
From the "Christmas Capital" in France to traditional markets scattered across Germany, Austria and Belgium... Here are the places to visit if you're looking for great gifts, cinnamon-flavored wine or simply to get into the Christmas spirit.
Tourists walk around the Christmas market in Frankfurt, Germany
Visitors walk on the "Christmas at Kew" festive light trail of Kew Gardens in London, England
Christmas lights are displayed along Regent Street in London, England
The newly illuminated Christmas tree at Syntagma Square, in Athens, Greece
Tourists walk around the Christmas market in Frankfurt, Germany
Visitors stroll around the annual Christmas market at Römerberg Square on the opening day of the market in Frankfurt, Germany
The U.S. Capitol Christmas Tree shines after a lighting ceremony on the West Front of the U.S. Capitol in Washington, DC
Photograph of an illuminated Christmas tree on the first day of the annual Christmas market at the Red City Hall, in Berlin, Germany
A giant Christmas tree is displayed inside the Galeries Lafayette department store, in Paris
Preparing meat dishes for visitors at the Christmas Market in Krakow's Main Square in Krakow, Poland
Musicians perform holiday songs during the 50th anniversary celebration of "TubaChristmas" at Downtown Crossing, in Boston, Massachusetts
Children dressed as Frosty the Snowman dance during the annual Christmas Parade in La Paz, Bolivia
A man dressed as Santa Claus gestures during the 97th Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade, in Manhattan, New York City
Enjoy the Christmas light show in Parques del Río, Medellín, Antioquia, Colombia. Throughout Medellín, the light shows will feature 9 million LED lights and 27,000 handcrafted statues.
Decorations adorn Cross Hall during a media preview of the "Magic, Wonder, and Joy"-themed holiday decorations at the White House, in Washington, D.C.
Santa's sleigh and fireworks appear above the Christmas tree at the 22nd annual "Christmas at the Grove" tree lighting ceremony, in Los Angeles, California
Experience the Sea of Lights Christmas artwork at the Dunham Massey festive light trail, at a National Trust property near Altrincham, England
A vendor makes Christmas star lanterns, known locally as parols, at a street market in Quezon City, Metro Manila, Philippines
Phuong Thao
- Source: The Atlantic
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