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As Christmas approaches, tourists often flock to bustling markets, filled with lights and a festive atmosphere. From Europe to Asia, some destinations have considered celebrating Christmas as a traditional and indispensable cultural event each year.
From the "Christmas Capital" in France to traditional markets scattered throughout Germany, Austria, and Belgium... Here are some places to visit if you're looking for great gifts, cinnamon-flavored wines, or simply to immerse yourself in the Christmas spirit.
Tourists stroll through a Christmas market in Frankfurt, Germany.
Visitors walk along the "Christmas at Kew" light display at Kew Gardens in London, England.
Christmas lights are displayed along Regent Street in London, England.
A newly illuminated Christmas tree stands in Syntagma Square, Athens, Greece.
Tourists stroll through a Christmas market in Frankfurt, Germany.
Tourists stroll around the annual Christmas market in Römerberg Square on its opening day in Frankfurt, Germany.
The U.S. Capitol Christmas tree shines after its lighting ceremony on the West Front of the U.S. Capitol in Washington, D.C.
Photographs of the illuminated Christmas tree on the first day of the annual Christmas market at the Red Town Hall in Berlin, Germany.
A giant Christmas tree is displayed inside the Galeries Lafayette department store in Paris.
Preparing meat dishes for tourists at the Christmas Market in Krakow's main square in Krakow, Poland.
Musicians perform holiday songs at the 50th anniversary celebration of "TubaChristmas" at Downtown Crossing, in Boston, Massachusetts.
Children dressed as Frosty the Snowman dance in the annual Christmas Parade in La Paz, Bolivia.
A man dressed up as Santa Claus makes a gesture during the 97th annual Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade in Manhattan, New York City.
Enjoy the Christmas light show at Parques del Río, Medellín, Antioquia, Colombia. Throughout Medellín, the light displays will feature 9 million LED lights and 27,000 handcrafted figurines.
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 Claus'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" art installation this Christmas at the Dunham Massey Festival Light Art Trail, located at the National Trust property near Altrincham, England.
A vendor is making Christmas star lanterns, known locally as parols, at a street market in Quezon City, Metro Manila, Philippines.
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Source: The Atlantic
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