Pack up the sleigh and wrap yourself in your coziest scarf. Here’s a photo tour of 10 Christmas celebrations around the world, from citywide parties to cheery holiday markets.
Seoul, South Korea
![Seoul Christmas Festival 2018 in Cheonggyecheon stream at Seoul, South Korea](https://dev.smartertravel.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/12/seoul-christmas-decorations-world-2.jpg)
A tree twinkles with lights in South Korea, where Christmas is one of the most widely celebrated holidays.
London, England
![The Lord Mayor of London switching on the holiday lights at the annual ceremony in Leadenhall Market, one of the oldest markets in the city.](https://dev.smartertravel.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/12/ly01_17-11-22_leadenhall_xmas-scaled-1-1024x683.jpeg)
![The Lord Mayor of London switching on the holiday lights at the annual ceremony in Leadenhall Market, one of the oldest markets in the city.](https://dev.smartertravel.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/12/ly01_17-11-22_leadenhall_xmas-scaled-1-1024x683.jpeg)
![The Lord Mayor of London switching on the holiday lights at the annual ceremony in Leadenhall Market, one of the oldest markets in the city.](https://dev.smartertravel.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/12/ly01_17-11-22_leadenhall_xmas-scaled-1-1024x683.jpeg)
The Lord Mayor of London switching on the holiday lights at the annual ceremony in Leadenhall Market, one of the oldest markets in the city.
Rovaniemi, Finland
![Racing on reindeer sleigh in finland lapland winter](https://dev.smartertravel.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/12/finland-christmas-decorations-world-4.jpg)
![Racing on reindeer sleigh in finland lapland winter](https://dev.smartertravel.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/12/finland-christmas-decorations-world-4.jpg)
![Racing on reindeer sleigh in finland lapland winter](https://dev.smartertravel.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/12/finland-christmas-decorations-world-4.jpg)
Reindeer pull sleighs in Rovaniemi, Finland’s capital of Lapland.
Strasbourg, France
![Streets and facades of houses, traditionally decorated with toys teddy bears for christmas](https://dev.smartertravel.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/12/starsbourg-christmas-decorations-world-7.jpg)
![Streets and facades of houses, traditionally decorated with toys teddy bears for christmas](https://dev.smartertravel.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/12/starsbourg-christmas-decorations-world-7.jpg)
![Streets and facades of houses, traditionally decorated with toys teddy bears for christmas](https://dev.smartertravel.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/12/starsbourg-christmas-decorations-world-7.jpg)
Streets and facades of houses are traditionally decorated with toys and teddy bears for Christmas in medieval city of Strasbourg.
Orlando, Florida
![Toy soldiers parade down main street, u.s.a., at magic kingdom during “mickey’s once upon a christmastime parade.”](https://dev.smartertravel.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/12/disney-christmas-decorations-world-1.jpg)
![Toy soldiers parade down main street, u.s.a., at magic kingdom during “mickey’s once upon a christmastime parade.”](https://dev.smartertravel.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/12/disney-christmas-decorations-world-1.jpg)
![Toy soldiers parade down main street, u.s.a., at magic kingdom during “mickey’s once upon a christmastime parade.”](https://dev.smartertravel.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/12/disney-christmas-decorations-world-1.jpg)
Each year, Disney World decks out its castle and Main Street in Christmas finery. Special parades, live stage shows, and more mark the Christmas season.
New York City
![hundreds of costumed revelers filled times square to muster for the 17th annual santacon pub crawl](https://dev.smartertravel.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/12/new-york-christmas-decorations-world-6.jpg)
![hundreds of costumed revelers filled times square to muster for the 17th annual santacon pub crawl](https://dev.smartertravel.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/12/new-york-christmas-decorations-world-6.jpg)
![hundreds of costumed revelers filled times square to muster for the 17th annual santacon pub crawl](https://dev.smartertravel.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/12/new-york-christmas-decorations-world-6.jpg)
During New York’s SantaCon, you’ll see Kris Kringle everywhere you look.
Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
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A floating Christmas tree lights up the evening sky above Rodrigo de Freitas Lagoon in the city of Rio de Janeiro, Brazil.
Ban Tha Rae, Thailand
![Star parade,christmas festival,star parade to celebrate christmas ,caravan star lamp,is a celebration of christians in sakon nakhon and ban tha rae,thai.](https://dev.smartertravel.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/12/thailand-christmas-decorations-world-9.jpg)
![Star parade,christmas festival,star parade to celebrate christmas ,caravan star lamp,is a celebration of christians in sakon nakhon and ban tha rae,thai.](https://dev.smartertravel.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/12/thailand-christmas-decorations-world-9.jpg)
![Star parade,christmas festival,star parade to celebrate christmas ,caravan star lamp,is a celebration of christians in sakon nakhon and ban tha rae,thai.](https://dev.smartertravel.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/12/thailand-christmas-decorations-world-9.jpg)
Tha Rae in northeastern Thailand hosts a yearly multi-day Christmas Parade Festival, featuring performances and parades.
Rome, Italy
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A Christmas tree stands tall next to the towering Colosseum in the Piazza del Colosseo in Rome, Italy.
Editor’s note: This story was originally published in 2013. It has been updated to reflect the most current information.
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