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  • Welcome to Mojo Travels, and today, we're counting down our picks for the top 10 most incredible Christmas celebrations around the world.

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  • For this list, we're looking at global festivities that are sure to get you in the holiday spirit.

  • Number 10: Christmas in Old Town, Prague, Czech Republic.

  • Christmas is such a joyous holiday that it shouldn't be confined to just December.

  • At the Prague Christmas markets, the spirit of the season persists from late November to early January.

  • Given how many Christmas markets there are in Prague, you'll want the extra time to experience everything.

  • Old Town Square and Vince's Law Square are where the primary markets annually set up shop.

  • Walking from one market to another is as easy as fruitcake.

  • The medieval architecture gives the area a timeless aesthetic perfectly suited for Christmastime.

  • It's only made more festive with carolers, animal stables, and a gigantic Christmas tree.

  • Partake in Czech beers and Czech dishes as you make your way through a series of booths, picking up handcrafted gifts for Christmas Day.

  • Number 9: Day of the Little Candles, Colombia.

  • We all know what December 25th means; unless you live in Colombia, though, you might not understand why December 7th is significant.

  • The Gateway to South America recognizes this date as the Day of the Little Candles, unofficially kicking off the Christmas season.

  • This celebration can be traced back to 1854, when Colombian citizens illuminated paper lanterns and candles in support of Pope Pius IX.

  • The tradition continues today with breathtaking candle arrangements, light displays, and fireworks.

  • Even if you're not the most religious person, anyone can appreciate the candlelight scenery making all of Colombia look as if it were lit up like a birthday cake.

  • As you make your way through the glowing streets, snack on some buñuelos, one of Colombia's signature Christmas treats

  • Number 8: Caretta Shiodome Illumination Show, Tokyo, Japan.

  • On an average evening, Tokyo's nightlife beams to life with neon lights and vibrant colors.

  • So, as you can imagine, the country also puts on quite the spectacle for Christmas.

  • The standout event is the Caretta Illumination Show, which utilizes more than 250,000 LED lights.

  • Annually taking place at Caretta, Shiodome, this 8-minute light show occurs every 20 minutes from 5 p.m. to 10 p.m.

  • The 47-story building complex provides the ideal venue for this breathtaking marriage of flickering lights and captivating music.

  • The event has frequently collaborated with Disney, showcasing music from "Beauty and the Beast" in 2017, "Frozen" and "Tangled" in 2018, and most recently, "Aladdin".

  • This free event takes Christmas into overdrive lasting from mid-November to mid-February.

  • Number 7: Bondi Beach, Australia.

  • People generally associate Christmas with winter wonderlands.

  • Just because you live in a warmer climate, though, doesn't mean you can't get into the Christmas spirit.

  • At Bondi Beach, visitors trade in snow for sun and sand, but they still bring their Santa hats and beards.

  • British and Irish tourists, in particular, annually flock to the Sydney beach on Christmas Day.

  • It's a refreshing change of pace for anyone who wants to shake up their holiday routine.

  • If you're already backpacking through Sydney, we can't think of a more adventurous way to spend the holiday.

  • We've heard of Christmas in July, but Bondi Beach brings the summer season to winter.

  • Number 6: Hyde Park Winter Wonderland, Hyde Park, London.

  • Winter Wonderland is a phrase that gets tossed around a lot during Christmas.

  • However, few events live up to this description like Hyde Park Winter Wonderland.

  • This annual festival has gained momentum like a snowball rolling down a hill.

  • It started relatively small as a funfair in 2005; within the next few years, though, the event blew up with additional rides and shows.

  • Today, Winter Wonderland annually attracts 2.5 million visitors with its ice sculptures, Christmas markets, and the largest temporary outdoor skating rink in the United Kingdom.

  • Of the numerous rides, the 60-meter Ferris wheel may be the most famous.

  • Other highlights include Zippo's Christmas circus and the German cuisine of Bavarian village.

  • Number 5: Krampus, Austria.

  • Long before Jack Skellington was mixing holiday cheer with horrifying imagery, Krampus was bringing frights to Christmas festivities.

  • In recent years, Krampus has achieved a certain level of mainstream recognition in North America.

  • However, Krampus celebrations have been common in Austria since the late 20th century.

  • For anyone who wishes that Halloween came twice per year, you can dress up as the legendary monster and scare naughty children during Christmastime.

  • St. Nicholas Eve and Day are when Krampus fever peaks.

  • December 5th is known as Krampusnacht; Austrians don their scariest mask for the Krampus parade.

  • Krampus celebrations have definitely taken off in many locations.

  • We've never been more excited to receive a lump of coal.

  • Number 4: WeihnachtsZauber Christmas Market, Berlin, Germany.

  • There are many merry Christmas markets to be found in Berlin, although few can top WeihnachtsZauber at Gendarmenmarkt.

  • Home to the Berlin Concert Hall and famed churches like Französischer Dom, Gendarmenmarkt is made even more glamorous when Christmas comes along.

  • Attracting about 600,000 annual visitors, the square becomes lined with white tents selling handcrafted goodies and Christmas cuisine.

  • The market is also rich with live entertainment, from musicians to jugglers to acrobats.

  • If you're spending Christmas here, it's an angelic joy.

  • The celebration typically lasts from late November to New Year's Eve, capping the holiday season off with a fireworks display.

  • The best part? Entry is only €1.

  • Number 3: 30 Rock Christmas Tree, Manhattan, New York.

  • When you think of New York City, tall skyscrapers immediately come to mind.

  • So, it only makes sense that the city's most iconic Christmas tree would capture the same towering sentiment.

  • The Rockefeller Center Christmas tree has been a New York staple since 1933.

  • Since 1936, 30 Rock has also attracted Christmas cheer with its plaza skating rink under the tree.

  • The tree is traditionally a Norway spruce, with the tallest to date reaching 100 feet in 1999.

  • The Wednesday after Thanksgiving, the tree is illuminated in a televised ceremony.

  • Of course, watching on TV can't compete with attending the tree lighting.

  • Seeing the tree shouldn't just be on your Christmas bucket list, but your New York bucket list as well.

  • Number 2: Santa Claus Village, Rovaniemi, Finland.

  • Santa is Christmas, and Santa Claus Village in Finland is a wonderful destination to celebrate the season.

  • This park has just about everything you'd expect to see at Santa's headquarters, from snow-covered rooftops to the northern lights backdrop.

  • It even offers extra attractions that you might not immediately think of, like a snowmobile museum.

  • In addition to snowmobiles, you can enjoy a charming reindeer sleigh ride or an adventure with sled dogs.

  • Unlike the other entries on our list, the magic of this village isn't just limited to the holiday season.

  • It's open year-round, meaning you can visit whenever you're around the Arctic Circle.

  • Number 1: The Capital of Christmas, Strasbourg, France.

  • Rovaniemi may be Santa's official hometown, but Strasbourg is the capital of Christmas.

  • Taking one glance at Old Town, you can see why.

  • This cozy area naturally looks like a Christmas village, and the picture is completed when locals break out the holiday decorations.

  • Strasbourg has been a prominent destination for Christmas markets since 1570, standing out as one of Europe's oldest holiday hotspots.

  • For five glorious weeks, the markets light up the night with colorful displays.

  • The centerpiece is the mammoth Christmas tree at Place Kléber Square, which is also surrounded with numerous charity booths.

  • When you're in Strasbourg, you don't need to go looking for the Christmas spirit; it finds you around every corner with friendly faces and the smell of cinnamon.

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