Today, the Benjamin Harrison Presidential Site in Indianapolis is decorated to represent a gala Victorian Christmas house and guests are invited to visit on Dec. 13 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Built
Christmas in Canada. In Canada, Christmas Day is celebrated on 25th December. The Christmas festivities here are quite similar to the American observance of the occassion. Pantomiming wearing masks is a popular tradition in Canada and comes from Newfoundland. In places like Labrador and Nova Scotia, local people wear masks and visit houses
Christmas in Texas is awesome, especially in San Antonio! The San Antonio River Walk at Christmas is a sight to behold! Each year, the River Walk glistens with over 100,000 lights draped through the tree that line its banks. These lights come on daily at dusk and remain on until dawn for all to enjoy.
Eating mince pies (small pastries filled with currants and dried fruit combined with herbs and spices) is a popular tradition in the UK around Christmas time. Although the filling of the pie is described as 'mincemeat,' mince pies do not contain meat. Mince pies are such an important part of Christmas in the UK that on Christmas Eve
Leavenworth, Washington: Leavenworth is known as one of the best Christmas towns in the US. The Bavarian-style village is great all year, but especially lovely all lit up with Christmas lights. Plus, nearby mountains offer great skiing.
Eve's Christmas: Directed by Timothy Bond. With Elisa Donovan, Sebastian Spence, Cheryl Ladd, Winston Rekert. A wealthy and successful career woman gets a second chance in life when a magical wish transports her back in time eight years to when she walked away from her fiance to lead a business life in New York.
Here's a few. 1. Most people will come back. Even if half of your people don't show up (and I imagine far more than half will be there), that's still a gathering of 25 or 50 or 150 or 400 or
The holiday season in Bamberg is enchanting, especially as you float between quaint towns and bustling cities visiting Christmas markets experiencing centuries-long traditions in Bamberg. Spend the 2022 Christmas season with twinkling lights, snow-topped cathedrals, classic holiday tunes, and scores of merry bundled-up shoppers.
Vay Tiền Nhanh Chỉ Cần Cmnd. Choose the correct option A, B, C or D to complete the Singapore is famous for its …………. And green cleanlinessB. cleanlyC. cleaningD. clean2. On Christmas Eve, most big cities, especially London are ……………. with coloured lights across the streets and enormous Christmas decoratedB. hangC. putD. made3. In the United State, there are 50 …………… and six different time zones across the decoratedB. nationsC. townsD. countries4. I once tried to ………… apple pie when I was in London. It was really doB. cookC. makeD. show5. You should go to Canada in summer because it is the most popular time for visitors to ………….. Niagara Falls and see the beautiful sights stayB. lookC. tourD. visit6. Nowadays you still see the ……….. men wear kilts skirts to wedding or other formal ScottishB. ScotlandC. ScotsD. Scot7. The USA has a population of about 304 million, and it’s the third ……… country in the smallestB. largestC. narrowestD. highest8. In some English speaking countries, turkey and pudding are ……….. food at nationalB. historicalC. traditionalD. possible9. New Zealand ………… lovers of nature and fans of dangerous attractsB. keepsC. callsD. asks10. Queenstown in New Zealand has got beautiful ……… and a dry climate, so it’s ideal for outdoor lookB. viewingC. atmosphereD. scenery
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Whether you're looking for last-minute shopping ideas or festive carol concerts, find things to do in London on Christmas Eve with our guide. Content contains affiliate links, marked with asterisks *. If you click through and make a purchase, Visit London receives a commission – every purchase supports London’s jobs and economy. Christmas shows in London The cast of Stick Man © Mark Senior PR. Image courtesy of Mark Senior PR. Christmas Eve tours of London Christmas lights on Regent Street. © Unsplash/Jamie Davies Experience all the festive feels during a Christmas Eve tour of London. Explore the capital while it's dressed in its finest during a London Christmas lights tour on an open-top bus. Or, for an extra festive experience, combine a London Christmas lights tour with dinner and Midnight Mass at St Martin-in-the-Fields. Experience some of the capital's top attractions with the Total London Experience on Christmas Eve, including the Tower of London, St Paul's Cathedral, the London Eye and a river cruise. See famous landmarks sparkle as night falls across the city with the Illuminations of London on Christmas Eve tour. Enjoy a day trip from London to visit the likes of Windsor Castle, Oxford and Stonehenge this Christmas Eve. Check back closer to the time to book tours for Christmas Eve 2023. Christmas eve activities in London Enjoy live music at Winter Wonderland. Image courtesy of Eric Ayden Barberini/Winter Wonderland. London Christmas carols and concerts Last-minute London Christmas shopping Christmas ice skating in London Hampton Court Palace ice rink © Leftfield / Arena PR Group. Image courtesy of Leftfield / Arena PR Group. Go for a twirl on one of London’s top ice skating rinks this Christmas Eve Get in the festive spirit and soak up views of a Tudor palace while twirling around the beautiful Hampton Court Palace ice rink. Show off your skills on the Winter Wonderland ice rink - book ahead to secure your spot at this popular seasonal festival. Skate in the shadow of skyscrapers at the iconic ice rink in Canary Wharf. Or hang out on ice at the Queen's House rink. Whizz underneath twinkling lights and take in quayside views on the rink at Skylight Tobacco Dock. London Christmas Eve dinner and drinks Toast to the festive season in a lively bar or enjoy a pre-Christmas dinner out in London Dine out in style and see the sights on a London dinner cruise on Christmas Eve. Get Christmas off to a cracking start with a Christmas Eve meal at one of London's top restaurants. Treat yourself to sumptuous food from a Michelin-starred restaurant, a feast created by a celebrity chef or a dinner at one of London's most romantic restaurants. Celebrate the holidays with some bubbly at swanky champagne bars. Continue the festivities with a drink and stunning view at one of London's rooftop bars, many of which have heated terraces and themed winter pop-ups. Snuggle up in front of an open fire in one of the capital's cosiest pubs. Or seek out creative and quirky concoctions at cocktail bars across the city. Travelling around London on Christmas Eve There are usually changes to some public transport services on Christmas Eve, so make sure to check your route before travelling. On the Tube, some services are reduced during the afternoon and evening; while on buses, there is usually no night service. Travel on the London Overground, DLR, Thames Clippers, National Rail, Gatwick Express, trams and coaches is also affected during Christmas in London. Find more information about transport over the festive season or visit the Transport for London website. For more things to do over the festive period in London, take a look at our guide to Christmas in London, or check out our roundup of things to do in London on Christmas Day and New Year’s Eve. Plus, find more essential Christmas and New Year’s Eve information with our guide to transport and opening times.
With the holidays quickly approaching, we found ourselves in search of a little extra holiday spirit. Cities around the world vary in their winter holiday traditions and decorations, from extravagant lights and Christmas markets to ice skating and Santa’s hometown. We rounded up ten of the most festive cities across the globe. Vienna, Austria holiday decorations. Image courtesy of Linda Kesserling. Vienna, Austria Do you love holiday markets and the smell of roasted almonds and spiced Christmas punch? Vienna might be your ideal holiday city. The extravagant holiday markets transport you back in time. Enchanting holiday lights, Christmas trees, classical music, and carousel rides mean joyful activities for all ages. In Vienna, the big day of celebration actually occurs on Christmas Eve, called “Heiligenabend.” Montreal, Québec During the holidays, Montreal is all about the arts and entertainment. If you’re up for a chilly evening walk, you can experience the magic of Village de Noël’s tree-lined, wintry garden. Pop-up performances, incredible lights, and decorations bring downtown Montreal to life. There are also Christmas markets, holiday orchestra performances, and ice skating to immerse you into the holiday spirit. London, England At this time of year, London is overflowing with the holiday spirit. Go on a Christmas lights tour, treat yourself to the best of holiday shopping, or enjoy “Hogwarts in the Snow” if you’re a Harry Potter fan! There’s also an abundance of Christmas markets and delicious food to enjoy throughout the city. Rovaniemi, Finland This might be the most beautifully festive city in the world! It’s covered in glistening snow, and you can even catch a stunning show of the northern lights. Rovaniemi is situated right at the Arctic Circle, and is known as the “Official Hometown of Santa Claus.” If you’re looking for a classic, genuine Christmas experience, you have to visit the Santa Claus Village. Here you can cross the Arctic Circle, meet Santa’s reindeer, and even try husky sledding! Holiday decorations in New York City, New York. Photo Credit June Marie, New York City, United States The city that never sleeps truly comes alive during Christmas time. New York’s holiday celebrations are over the top, including the magnificently tall Christmas tree at Rockefeller Plaza, ice skating in Central Park, and the Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade, which ends with Santa entering the city, officially kicking off the season. You can stroll through the streets, looking at festive window displays, or catch the Rockette’s holiday special at Radio City Music Hall. The options are endless, and the spirit can be felt throughout all of Manhattan! Prague, Czech Republic In the Czech Republic, Christmas trees aren’t decorated until Christmas Eve, which is also celebrated with a large feast. Families decorate their trees with ornaments, apples, and other sweets. Nicholas Day is also celebrated on December 5th, which marks the start of Christmas in Prague. Traditions begin unfolding in the Old Town Square during the late afternoon, where St. Nicholas will appear and ask each child if they’ve been good that year. Between the stunning architecture, the Prague Christmas Market, and carolers singing, there is plenty for visitors to enjoy during the holidays! Stuttgart, Germany The iconic Stuttgart Christmas Market “Stuttgarter Weihnachtsmarkt” occurs every year in the city’s central square and was first recorded by the city in 1692. It now consists of over 200 stands and is one of the largest Christmas markets in Germany. Activities include shopping, a children’s fairyland, and live nativity scene. Millions of people visit each year to enjoy the twinkling lights, Christmas treats, and mulled wine. Edinburgh, Scotland In Scotland’s capital, holiday celebrations carry on for about six weeks, concluding on New Year’s Eve. There is a Christmas tree maze for all ages, where one can wind their way through to find Santa’s Elves Workshop at the end. Get a panoramic view of the city’s beautiful holiday lights from their Ferris wheel, stroll through the city and check out their yearly “Winter Windows” installment, or visit the Christmas market nestled below Edinburgh Castle. Québec City, Canada Just before the beginning of December, Old Québec turns into a magical Christmas village, transporting you into what they call a “Living Christmas Card.” With its 18th century architecture, fresh fallen snow, and twinkly trees lining the street, Petit-Champlain is a must see on your holiday visit. There is a German-style Christmas Market, designed to evoke the charm of the classic markets in Europe. Visitors can partake in ice skating, themed guided tours, and concerts where all the best holiday carols are sung. Leavenworth, Washington A Bavarian village tucked away in Washington State, Leavenworth is a town known for its Alpine-style buildings and picturesque setting. During the holiday season, it turns into “Christmastown”, where over 500,000 lights cover the snowy city, and celebrations continue all month long. There are lighting ceremonies, a gingerbread house competition, and even the Leavenworth Reindeer Farm. There’s sledding, snowmobiling, and skiing all around the area. There is an abundance of shops to find the perfect gift for a loved one or yourself, and there’s also a Nutcracker Museum with the best collection of nutcrackers in the world.
Christmas has been steadily gaining popularity in Chinese mainland in recent years, though it is not a public holiday here. Outside China’s Christian community, its “celebrations” are not related to religion at all, but this does not stop it becoming a major annual event in major cities of China Christmas is regarded as a “Valentine's Day” by many young Chinese people. To stimulate consumption, various promotional activities are held in the shops and shopping malls. Restaurants offer Christmas dinners on Christmas Eve. And, interestingly, sending apples as gifts to friends on Christmas Eve is one of the traditions of a Chinese Christmas. Content Preview How Do Most People in China Celebrate Christmas? How Chinese Christians Celebrate Christmas What Foreigners in China Do at Christmas? Christmas is a Public Holiday in Hong Kong The Top Three Chinese Christmas Songs Recommended Destinations for a Christmas Holiday How Do Most People in China Celebrate Christmas? Though Christmas has been a big commercial success and a newly adopted festive tradition, most people in China do not celebrate as people do in the West. Like many foreign customs that China has absorbed and adapted over the centuries, Christmas also has developed its unique Chinese flair in China. Christmas in China is a Valentine’s Day for the Young Young people celebrate Christmas This is a major feature of Chinese Christmases. In Chinese mainland, Christmas is becoming another form of Valentine's Day, with gifts, confessions, togetherness, sleepless nights... There is a festive atmosphere. Many younger Chinese see it as a romantic holiday for couples to exchange gifts and date. Ice skating and amusement parks are popular spots during the festival. Christmas is the time when men prepare heart-warming winter gifts to win over their partners, while girls will dress themselves up with a range of new items. Christmas Has Huge Commercial Value Promotions during Chritmas For most Chinese without a Christian outlook, this festival is a shopping stunt to stimulate their consumer interest. Merchants follow this trend, many department stores and shopping malls are decorated with Christmas trees, twinkling lights, and festive decorations, and large promotional activities are held. Santa Claus is a symbol of giving and Christmas cheer in the West, but he is more of an “atmosphere lifter” in China. As you wander around the stores and streets, you’ll often see a big, red-suited Father Christmas jamming out on a saxophone. In the traditional culture of China, weddings, funerals, and all festivals are usually accompanied by musical instruments — aiming to enhance the atmosphere. An Apple is a Meaningful Gift on Christmas Eve It's a tradition to eat an apple on Chritmas Eve An unusual apple-giving tradition has evolved in China. Ping in the word apple’ 苹果 píngguǒ /ping-gwor/ sounds like the word 'peace' in Mandarin, which is used in the Chinese for Christmas Eve and the carol “Silent Night” 平安夜 Píng'ān Yè 'Peaceful Evening', so people give and eat apples, particularly on Christmas Eve. Apples are sold with messages printed on the skin in Chinese 'love', love hearts, and 'peace' are popular messages. Parents Introduce Western Festivals and Customs to Their Kids Parents introduce Christmas Customs to Their Kids Especially in the big cities, parents may make a Christmas card with their kids, as well as introduce the culture of Christmas decorations, such as Christmas trees, Christmas hats, and Christmas stockings. The whole family may have dinner together at home or outside in a Christmas-inspired restaurant on Christmas Eve. In the evening of Christmas Eve, parents may tell stories about Santa and the happiness of the day with their kids. A Christmas stocking may be hung on the bedside to receive gifts from Santa. How Chinese Christians Celebrate Christmas? Christmas celebration with familyChina's Christians only 1% of the population officially generally celebrate Christmas religiously, sometimes more so than in the West. While most Chinese people don't realize that Christmas celebrates the birth of Jesus Christ or attach any religious significance to the foreign festivities, many of China's Christians celebrate Christmas as the top event of the year, outranking even Chinese New Year, preparing songs and activities weeks before. Christians in China celebrate by going to special church services, which are typically packed to capacity. On Christmas Eve, there are choral performances, and the congregation puts on dance and drama performances. Christmas Eve is called 'Peaceful Evening' Ping'an Ye 平安夜 from the translation of the carol "Silent Night". Carol singing in the streets is rarely seen, though it's popular in Christians’ houses, where the karaoke machine, ever-popular in China, may be employed. What Foreigners in China Do at Christmas? Decorate the Christmas treeExpats from countries and cultures that celebrate Christmas decorate their homes and try to generate an atmosphere as much like at home as possible. Many feel particularly homesick at this time of year. Purchasing the trappings of Christmas is becoming increasingly possible in China, especially in the big cities where big malls and Christmas markets sell wrapping paper, cards, etc., and there are import stores for Christmas ingredients. Online shopping is increasingly the cheapest way to get a Christmas tree and decorations or even a turkey delivered to your door. Expats hold Christmas parties in their homes and often in their schools if they are teachers. A Christmas dinner with family, or at least friends if the family are far away, is seen as very important by most. Christmas is a Public Holiday in Hong Kong Christmas in Hongkong In Hong Kong, Christmas Day December 25 and Boxing Day December 26 are both official public holidays. Banks are closed these days. Boxing Day is a British tradition. It is a day for shopping for after-holiday sales and for employers to give gifts to employees. Hong Kong is one of the best places to go for a festive Christmas atmosphere, with its two-day public holiday. Hong Kong is known for fantastic Christmas displays, fine food, and Christmas shopping. For more, see Christmas in Hong Kong. The Top Three Chinese Christmas Songs Apart from classic English carols and pop songs, the Chinese songs you are most likely to hear playing are the Chinese versions to the same tunes of "We Wish You a Merry Christmas", "Silent Night", and "Jingle Bells". Recommended Destinations for a Christmas Holiday The end of December is either busy or a winding down period of work for most people in Chinese mainland before their big winter holidays at Chinese New Year. So, domestic transportation and room rates are lower since it is a tourist low season. Christmas is a good time for traveling in China. China spreads over a vast territory, with large climate variations from north to south and east to west. You can gain different experiences while traveling in different parts over Christmas, such as Harbin’s icy wonders and exotic atmosphere, holy Tibet, and warm Yunnan with spring-like scenery. Harbin — a Fantastic White Christmas China Snow Town Harbin is always a top choice for a romantic and beautiful Christmas. It is called "the Oriental Moscow" and is a wonderful blend of North China culture and European flavors. Plus, the Ice Festival begins unofficially at Christmas with amazing ice and snow sculptures. Top Things to Do Enter the fabulous Ice and Snow World to see numerous ice sculptures of huge proportions with Christmas decorations, dazzling colors, and light effects. Snow brightens up the Christmas vibe. See a dreamy snowy village and landscape and enjoy the fun of playing in the snow in China Snow Town. Ski in Yabuli Ski Resort — the primary training venue for China's national teams. Enjoy a dynamic Christmas and Chinese New Year Holiday in Harbin Tibet — Christmas on the Roof of the World The Mount Everest If Tibet is on your must-do list before you leave China, Christmas break and the new year is actually the best time for fewer crowds and unbeatable prices hotels are up to 300 CNY less than in other seasons. Celebrating Christmas on the Roof of the World will bring you an unforgettable experience. Top Things to Do Travel to Everest Base camp and witness the starry sky. Explore the less-touristy corners of Barkhor Street. Discover an architectural miracle — the Potala Palace. Hike to see a hidden small lake surrounded by mountains with a huge glacier. Celebrate your Chritmas at the roof of the world. Yunnan — a Warm/Outdoor Christmas The Nu River Yunnan is a minority area. Have you imagined having a memorable Christmas in a warm exotic place? The warm sub-tropical sunshine, clear dry-season skies, and moderate climate mean this region can be even more comfortable in "winter". Top Things to Do Tiger Leaping Gorge hiking Discover one of the most magnificent gorges in China. Go to Kunming, Dali, and Lijiang to enjoy the landscapes, history, and minority cultures of Yunnan. Travel to much-less-traveled places — the Nu River and Tengchong. There you can enjoy China’s best volcanic hot spring. See "the last untamed river in China", and feel the charm of ethnic minorities in Northwest Yunnan. Enjoy your Christmas with the warm sub-tropical sunshine and clear dry-season skies in Yunnan.
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