Christmas is one of the most amazing times of the year, if only for how kind, joyful and friendly people get.  People are cheerful, songs are being sung and you can see dazzling lights. The holiday is celebrated throughout the world with laughter and joy, even by those who don’t celebrate it.  Even if you don’t celebrate the holiday, it’s worthwhile to check out Christmas celebrations around the world. Where is your favorite place to experience the season?

New York, New York:   New York City is one of the most thrilling places to spend the season. This time of year, the Big Apple may be dusted with snow, and the Christmas lights and displays on the streets and in the shop windows are spectacular. Ice skaters will soar across the Rockefeller Center Skating Rink, and the huge Christmas tree in Rockefeller Center is stunning. Santa will also be nearby, so you must see the jolly man in the red suit. In addition, while in New York, you will want to see a performance of The Nutcracker.

Santa Claus Village, Finland:  The Arctic Circle in Finland is home an exciting amusement park in Lapland, Finland. The park contains cafes, shops, the Santa Claus post office and of course the office of Santa himself. Each Christmas season, more than 400,000 tourists visit the village.