Everywhere, in every corner of the world, rows of lights and colorful decorations can be put up, which identify them as holiday celebrations, but for Christmas enthusiasts, this is not enough. They want even more.
Many countries are working hard and have drawn up special plans to return to all-season destinations, a step that comes after a 2-year shutdown due to Covid-19 and hundreds of festive activities canceled by the pandemic.
From Finland to Mexico, CNN Travel has ranked 15 destinations around the world that have traditionally been known for their Christmas-centric festive spirit.
From Germany, to Switzerland, to New York, it's hard to decide which is the most perfect destination to celebrate. Some of these brands have become so famous that they have become tourist attractions in their own right.
Rovaniemi, Lapland, Finland
Bethlehem, Pennsylvania
Bath, England
San Fernando, Philippines
Barcelona, Spain
New York City
Nairobi, Kenya
Nuremberg, Germany
Bogotá, Colombia
Malta
Quebec City, Canada
San Miguel de Allende, Mexico
Salzburg and Oberndorf, Austria
Strasbourg, France
Queenstown, New Zealand