7 Place the Christmas Holidays

Bethlehem in the West Bank, Israel

Commercialism is now increasingly displacing the true meaning of Christmas. So to return to the roots of Christmas, nothing can beat the pilgrimage to the birthplace of Jesus. Manger Square (Court Manger) in the Old City, Bethlehem, on Christmas night filled with Christmas trees. And the feast can be found at the midnight mass at St.. Catherine, just as the bell rang at 24.00.

Santa Claus Village, Finland

If not satisfied with the number of Santa Claus at the mall, arose and flew to the Arctic circle in Finland. St. Nicholas aka Santa Claus is an honorary citizen in this village of Santa Claus. Although located in snowy regions, in the interior of a forest inhabited by deer, but the tourists even more interested to visit this village. Not far from the village there is also a park, Santa Park. Rather expensive to visit this place, but you are guaranteed satisfaction.

Bondi Beach, Australia

The opposite of all the cliches of Christmas in the northern part of the world, on this beach you will not find snow or Christmas lights. December 25, this beach will be filled by a backpacker, and shaken by the DJ and band. This is the place to wash the eyes.

Midnight Mass, the Vatican, Italy

Certainly the center of the Catholic Church will celebrate Christmas with a large scale. Vatican City includes the spiritual appeal in general, but the atmosphere is thicker Christmas time again. Fragrant aroma of roasted chestnuts nuts on the streets and the entire town filled with presepi (nativity scene). Places must be visited: the Court of St.. Peter, Piazza Navona, and the church of Santa Maria in Aracoeli on the Capitoline Hill. The Vatican is the most interesting places pilgrims. Christmas midnight Mass at the Basilica of St. Peter, or at noon on December 25, is an unforgettable occasions.

Nuremberg, Germany

Buying Christmas gifts is not always at the mall or the mall, try visiting Christkindlesmarkt (Christmas Market), at Hauptmarkt, Nuremberg. Here, around 180 stalls offering tent toys, knick-knacks, candles, gingerbread, and candy for the visitors. Looking around you can enjoy a bratwurst (sausage typical of Germany) and mixed with warm grape juice, herbs or spices such as cinnamon, cloves, or ginger. After dusk, and all the Christmas lights switched on, this place is changing like a fairy tale. This Christmas the most romantic places to shop.

Zurich, Switzerland
Famous for its chocolate, mountains, and snow, Switzerland is also suitable for the Christmas holidays, especially in the city of Zurich, because of the many Christmas markets (even in the train station), and there is also a tour of the city with a Christmas theme. Jug no Christmas trees 'sing' in Werdmuhleplatz, the choir on stage triangles arranged to look like a Christmas tree, complete with shades of green and flashing lights its sparkle.

Dublin, Ireland

Catholics in Ireland to celebrate Christmas with a sense of humor. The most interesting event is the swimming pool on the morning of December 25, swimming in salt water 12 meters. By Christmas the streets of Dublin is always crowded, there are 12 Day Christmas Markets in Docklands, mime performances, Christmas lights, ice-skating, and its bazaar and perayayaan in Temple Bar. Do not forget also the singing of Christmas (Christmas Carol) in the Cathedral of St.. Patrick.