HAPPY holidays!

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CHRISTMAS MARKETS, GERMANY 

Held at medieval town squares, gothic churches, and even palaces, there is something very magical about the Christmas markets of Germany, also known as 2000 Christkindlmarkt. Visit Berlin's modern markets, bustling with loads of artsy charm, then head to Nuremberg, where toys and decorations are handmade and tradition is everything.

If you're up for a different experience, meet Krampus (the terrifying sidekick to Saint Nicholas!) at the markets in Munich.

ROVANIEMI, FINLAND

There's no place like Santa's hometown at Christmas. Head to a world blanketed in snow to visit Santa Claus Village in Lapland - yes, it's a real place! Meet the man himself, send postcards from Santa's post office, take a reindeer sleigh-ride, and stock up on last-minute Christmas gifts. Cross the Arctic Circle to ski, meet huskies, and watch the mystical Aurora Borealis (aka the northern lights) from igloo-style and glass-ceiling resorts.

NEW YORK, USA