Around the world, the world’s most memorable Christmas vacations include festivals that go past your traditional Christmas break. They showcase everything from breathtaking ice sculptures to Christmas-themed roller coasters.
- Winter Wonderland
During winter, the Hyde Park located in London transforms into a winter wonderland. Last year more than two million people attended this Christmas park. This park has the go-to Christmas festival elements such as visits with Santa Clause, an ice rink, and Christmas themed snacks; however, this festival also has a two Christmas themed Cirque du Soleil circuses.

- Budapest Christmas Fair
European cities usually have their own way of celebrating Christmas, but Budapest is unique. During November to December the Vorosmarty Square transforms to a festive celebration of a Hungarian Christmas. Dozens of wooden cottages showcase unique gifts and there are cultural programs and Hungarian folk music to help visitors understand the Hungarian culture.

- Christmas Festival of Lights
Oregon might not be the first place you think of when wanting to travel to a holiday destination, but the hundreds of people attending this festival yearly will beg to differ. This Christmas festival showcases a spectacular lighting display with more than one million lights.
