Globe Aware volunteers planning a holiday-themed vacation might enjoy exploring these destinations. We would like add our Philippines program, where Christmas festivities start as early as September and are celebrated with great enthusiasm!
The best Christmas markets taking place around the world in 2024
By Tamara Hardingham-Gill
CNN
November 3, 2024
There’s nothing quite like a festive market to bring out the Christmas spirit in people.
While these events can be traced back to Vienna – the city’s first recorded December market was in 1298 – the tradition has spread across the world over the centuries.
From Germany and Switzerland to Singapore and New York, it’s difficult to find a coveted destination that doesn’t hold an impressive annual market. In fact, some have grown so popular that they’ve become tourist attractions in their own right.