10 Best Places For Christmas Vacation
Monday, December 26, 2011
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This year the Christmas holidays where you? If confused friend can visit the top 10 places that have been ranked by leading travel guide Lonely Planet. Who knew there was more luck please aja (if goceng still enough to vacation in-laws place .. xixixixi). From the holidays just staring, but if you read and read .. pretty dapet may also place or location information about the Christmas holidays the World ... Here's 10 best places are
1. Bethlehem in the West Bank:
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 Eve 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.
2. Santa Claus Village, Finland:
If not satisfied with the number of Santa Claus at the mall, pack up and fly to the Arctic circle in Finland. St. Nicholas, aka Santa Claus is an honorary citizen in the village of Santa Claus this. 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.
3. New York, USA:
Quite a few films that show the splendor of New York at Christmas time (example: Home Alone 2). Christmas lights everywhere, hopefully there is little snow fell, then you could see the glitter of the largest Christmas tree in Rockefeller Center that has been installed from the beginning of December, ice-skating around the Christmas tree, then shopping at luxury stores in New York . And at the end of the show there are performances of "The Nutcracker" by the New York Ballet.
4. 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, beaches will be filled by a backpacker, and shaken by the DJ and band. This is the place to wash the eyes.
5. Midnight Mass, Vatican, Italy:
Certainly the center of the Catholic Church will celebrate Christmas with a large scale. The Vatican City includes the spiritual appeal in general, but the atmosphere is thicker Christmas time again. Fragrant aroma of roasted nuts chestnuts in the streets and around the city filled with presepi (nativity scene). The places that 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 events.
6. Dublin, Ireland:
Catholics in Ireland to celebrate Christmas with a sense of humor. The most interesting event is a pool on the morning of December 25, at 12 meter salt water pool. By Christmas the streets of Dublin is always crowded, there are 12 Day Christmas Market at 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.
7. Nuremberg, Germany:
Buying Christmas gifts is not always at the mall or the mall, try visiting the Christkindlesmarkt (Christmas Market), at Hauptmarkt, Nuremberg. Here, around 180 stalls offering tent toy, knick-knacks, candles, gingerbread, and candy for the visitors. Looking around you can enjoy bratwurst (German sausage typical) and grape juice mixed with warm herbs or spices such as cinnamon, cloves, or ginger. After dusk, and all the Christmas lights turned on, this place changed like a fairy tale. It's the most romantic spot of Christmas shopping.
8. 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 at the train station), and there is also a tour of the city with a Christmas theme. Jug Christmas tree 'singing' in Werdmuhleplatz, the choir on stage similar triangles arranged so that the Christmas tree, complete with shades of green and flashing lights kelipnya.
9. Tokyo, Japan:
Christmas in Tokyo is always sparkling, but not religious. Japanese tradition is more excited to celebrate the New Year than Christmas, but this is how non-Christians try to celebrate Christmas. It should be recognized spirits, with all the lights and decorations amazing. But unfortunately, Christmas in Japan is not a holiday, so there is little anti-climactic. Christmas Eve celebration, and celebrations like Valentine, for this occasion young couples express love. The tradition of Christmas celebration in Japan is to cook fried chicken, followed by tart with cream and strawberries.
10. San Juan, Puerto Rico:
The island is small but profound personality. Puerto Rico to celebrate Christmas without snow, with the rhythm of salsa and roast pork. The celebration lasts from the middle of December to alert the Three Kings on January 6th. Since mid-December the churches in Puerto Rico featuring Christmas songs at every Mass, and groups of singers aka Christmas Caroler Christmas also come from house to house to spread the joy. Peak of the celebration is on Christmas Eve, at midnight mass. Stop also at City Hall, the Plaza de Armas to see the Christmas decorations and also to the court of the Paseo de la Princesa.
1. Bethlehem in the West Bank:
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 Eve 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.
2. Santa Claus Village, Finland:
If not satisfied with the number of Santa Claus at the mall, pack up and fly to the Arctic circle in Finland. St. Nicholas, aka Santa Claus is an honorary citizen in the village of Santa Claus this. 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.
3. New York, USA:
Quite a few films that show the splendor of New York at Christmas time (example: Home Alone 2). Christmas lights everywhere, hopefully there is little snow fell, then you could see the glitter of the largest Christmas tree in Rockefeller Center that has been installed from the beginning of December, ice-skating around the Christmas tree, then shopping at luxury stores in New York . And at the end of the show there are performances of "The Nutcracker" by the New York Ballet.
4. 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, beaches will be filled by a backpacker, and shaken by the DJ and band. This is the place to wash the eyes.
5. Midnight Mass, Vatican, Italy:
Certainly the center of the Catholic Church will celebrate Christmas with a large scale. The Vatican City includes the spiritual appeal in general, but the atmosphere is thicker Christmas time again. Fragrant aroma of roasted nuts chestnuts in the streets and around the city filled with presepi (nativity scene). The places that 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 events.
6. Dublin, Ireland:
Catholics in Ireland to celebrate Christmas with a sense of humor. The most interesting event is a pool on the morning of December 25, at 12 meter salt water pool. By Christmas the streets of Dublin is always crowded, there are 12 Day Christmas Market at 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.
7. Nuremberg, Germany:
Buying Christmas gifts is not always at the mall or the mall, try visiting the Christkindlesmarkt (Christmas Market), at Hauptmarkt, Nuremberg. Here, around 180 stalls offering tent toy, knick-knacks, candles, gingerbread, and candy for the visitors. Looking around you can enjoy bratwurst (German sausage typical) and grape juice mixed with warm herbs or spices such as cinnamon, cloves, or ginger. After dusk, and all the Christmas lights turned on, this place changed like a fairy tale. It's the most romantic spot of Christmas shopping.
8. 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 at the train station), and there is also a tour of the city with a Christmas theme. Jug Christmas tree 'singing' in Werdmuhleplatz, the choir on stage similar triangles arranged so that the Christmas tree, complete with shades of green and flashing lights kelipnya.
9. Tokyo, Japan:
Christmas in Tokyo is always sparkling, but not religious. Japanese tradition is more excited to celebrate the New Year than Christmas, but this is how non-Christians try to celebrate Christmas. It should be recognized spirits, with all the lights and decorations amazing. But unfortunately, Christmas in Japan is not a holiday, so there is little anti-climactic. Christmas Eve celebration, and celebrations like Valentine, for this occasion young couples express love. The tradition of Christmas celebration in Japan is to cook fried chicken, followed by tart with cream and strawberries.
10. San Juan, Puerto Rico:
The island is small but profound personality. Puerto Rico to celebrate Christmas without snow, with the rhythm of salsa and roast pork. The celebration lasts from the middle of December to alert the Three Kings on January 6th. Since mid-December the churches in Puerto Rico featuring Christmas songs at every Mass, and groups of singers aka Christmas Caroler Christmas also come from house to house to spread the joy. Peak of the celebration is on Christmas Eve, at midnight mass. Stop also at City Hall, the Plaza de Armas to see the Christmas decorations and also to the court of the Paseo de la Princesa.
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