Christmas and New Year Tours & Trips

India

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Have you ever thought about spending Christmas in India? While less than 5% of India's population identifies as Christian, travellers will find all of the traditional comforts of this beloved holiday during their visit, especially in more major cities. Don't expect snow and ice, though: December temperatures in the south of India, where Christmas is most widely celebrated, reach up to 32°C (86°F).

Vietnam

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Christmas Eve is the main event in Vietnam, as few of the locals celebrate Christmas Day. However, you'll still find people celebrating by throwing confetti and marvelling at Christmas displays at international hotels and stores. However, New Year's Eve is a massive celebration: Vietnam celebrates the new year for three days! 

Iceland

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Iceland is the perfect destination for travellers who love the holiday season! Christmas in Iceland lasts for 26 days and provides travellers with the quintessential holiday experience. Not only are travellers almost guaranteed a white Christmas, they can also participate in winter activities such as glacier hiking, snowmobiling, and visiting ice caves. The northern lights are also commonly spotted in Iceland in December, and the entire city of Reykjavik lights up with fireworks on New Year's Eve.

New Zealand

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Sick of the usual snow and cold during the holiday season? New Zealand may be your best bet! Since New Zealand is located in the Southern Hemisphere, Christmas and the New Year arrive in the summer. One of the biggest Christmas traditions in New Zealand is laying out on the beach with family and friends - a far cry from the traditional fireplaces and snow angels!

Japan

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Christmas has only been widely celebrated in Japan for the last few decades, seen as a fun way to spend time with family and friends. If you're thinking of going on a Christmas or New Year tour with your significant other, Japan may be a great option - Christmas Eve is seen as a romantic holiday, similar to Valentine's Day, during which couples exchange gifts. The New Year is celebrated over five days, from December 31st until January 4th. During this time, families spend time together, enjoy special meals, and send cards to one another. 

USA

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Things tend to be bigger in the USA, and Christmas and the New Year is no exception! Since the USA is a combination of so many different cultures and traditions, the holiday season here varies widely from state to state, and even from city to city. You'll find nearly every holiday tradition from around the world somewhere in the USA, so there's truly something for everyone here. As for ringing in the New Year, is there anywhere more iconic than New York City's Times Square at midnight?

Italy

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Christmas is big in Italy, as a majority-Catholic country! In Naples, houses take great care to assemble nativity scenes and set up cribs for a model of baby Jesus to spend the night in on Christmas Eve. Midnight Mass services are ornate, and families return home to enjoy a slice of panettone, a fruity sponge cake. 

Australia

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Kids may look forward to Christmas in Australia even more than they do in other countries - the holiday usually marks the beginning of their summer holidays! Houses set up a Christmas Bush, a native Australian tree with red flowers that usually bloom around the week of Christmas. New Year's Eve is celebrated by spending time outdoors, usually with a trip to the beach or a barbecue, and, of course, there are plenty of fireworks!