{"id":4979,"date":"2017-08-04T11:33:14","date_gmt":"2017-08-04T16:33:14","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/acendastravel.flywheelsites.com\/?p=4979"},"modified":"2022-07-22T06:55:13","modified_gmt":"2022-07-22T06:55:13","slug":"take-holiday-holidays","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/acendas.com\/vacation\/take-holiday-holidays\/","title":{"rendered":"Take a Holiday During the Holidays"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>[su_spacer size=&#8221;20&#8243;]<\/p>\n<p><em>by Sara Jane Crane&nbsp; &#8212;<\/em><\/p>\n<p>[su_spacer size=&#8221;20&#8243;]<\/p>\n<h2>Festive destinations to celebrate Christmas<\/h2>\n<p>While many holidays reconnected to certain regions or religions, Christmas has become a secular event celebrated worldwide. They may not celebrate it like you do&#8211;in Finland they spend Christmas Eve at the cemetery, and in Belgium, St. Nick has a partner known as Pere Noel&#8211;but they welcome all to join in the merriment.<\/p>\n<p>Make this a Christmas to remember for your family by taking a break from your traditional festivities to experience how another country celebrates.<\/p>\n<p>Here are several destinations that truly get into the Christmas spirit, making them a joy to visit for all.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-4980\" src=\"https:\/\/acendasvacations.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/germany-christmas-market-iStock-530631317-700.jpg\" alt=\"Traditional christmas market in Braunschweig, Germany\"><\/p>\n<p><strong>MUNICH, GERMANY<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Germany becomes transformed during December, as Christmas Markets spring up across the country. At Munich\u2019s celebrated Christmas market, held in Marienplatz (St. Mary\u2019s Square) since the 14<sup>th<\/sup> century, you\u2019ll find all manner of crafts, sweets, cakes and other delights. Christmas in Munich is also a time for music, when you will hear churches echo with carols and Bach\u2019s \u201cChristmas Oratorio\u201d throughout town.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-4981\" src=\"https:\/\/acendasvacations.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/edinburgh.jpg\" alt=\"\"><\/p>\n<p><strong>EDINBURGH, SCOTLAND<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Beautiful throughout the year, Scotland\u2019s capital becomes magical around Christmastime when winter festivals celebrate with fairground rides, ferris wheels, outdoor ice rinks, hot food stands and traditional Christmas markets. Other Christmas events include Reindeer Gardens, where you can meet and mingle with them, and the unique Santa Run, Edinburgh\u2019s record breading attempt for the largest gathering of Santas.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-4982\" src=\"https:\/\/acendasvacations.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/prague-christmas-iStock-607289288-700.jpg\" alt=\"\"><\/p>\n<p><strong>PRAGUE, CZECH REPUBLIC<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>In Prague, four separate Christmas markets converge in the city center-at Old Town Square, Wenceslas Square, Havelske Trziste and Namesti Republikly&#8211;filling the air with the sound of Czech carols and the scent of milled wine. Each market features brightly colored wooden huts selling local handicrafts, handmade jewelry, hot sausages and warm drinks, which you can often enjoy while listening to school children dressed in traditional costume dance and sing for the crowd.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-4983\" src=\"https:\/\/acendasvacations.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/RCI_OA_Holiday_labadee_paddle_board_1200.jpg\" alt=\"\"><\/p>\n<p><strong>ISLAND HOPPING AROUND THE CARIBBEAN<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Gather the whole family for an extra special holiday voyage through the tropics. No one pushes the Christmas card envelope further than <a href=\"https:\/\/acendasvacations.com\/offers\/cruise-holidays-royal-caribbean\/\">Royal Caribbean<\/a>. Onboard their innovative ships, Santa\u2019s elves jon forces with DreamWorks characters during a holiday parade, main thoroughfares are transformed into winter wonderlands, and classic movies are screened next to the pool.<\/p>\n<p>No matter what holiday you\u2019re celebrating Thanksgiving, Hanukkah, Christmas, New Years\u2019 or Festivus (for the rest of us, courtesy of Seinfeld) \u2013 there\u2019s a <a href=\"https:\/\/acendasvacations.com\/offers\/holidays-norwegian-cruise-line\/\">holiday cruise<\/a> that\u2019s perfect for you.<\/p>\n<p>An enriching holiday cruise will offer different cultural experiences, traditional celebrations, and quality family time where your memories of the holiday season will be changed forever.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>[su_spacer size=&#8221;20&#8243;] by Sara Jane Crane&nbsp; &#8212; [su_spacer size=&#8221;20&#8243;] Festive destinations to celebrate Christmas While many holidays reconnected to certain regions or religions, Christmas has become a secular event celebrated worldwide. 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