Throughout the world Christmas is celebrated great displays of color, festivities, fun, frolic and an array of events that showcase the cultural spirit of Christmas. From Vancouver to Florida to London to Hong Kong to Far Eastern city of Tokyo the celebration is marked with an array of culturally diverse Christmas events. From several winter festivals with ice skating and ice sculpting or other ice sports to a gorgeously colorful Christmas parade in some parts of the world to a carnival at full bloom to the festivities in a Christmas themed village, Christmas events have always been the intrinsic part of Christmas celebration throughout the world. Here we would introduce top 10 Christmas events in the world.

1. Christmas Eve Farolito Walk at Santa Fe, New Mexico
   Farolitas are small sand filled bags with votive candles and when they decorate the streets of the historic district of this city at Christmas Eve it gives it is a feeling with ecstasy and beauty punched together that calls you to join the revelers to stroll the streets and walkways from dusk to midnight. It is this lightning that made this part of the world an irreplaceable name among the top 10 Christmas events in the world.
    
2. Christmas Fantasy Disneyland at Tokyo, Japan
   Tokyo's Disneyland in expanse and fun offerings is no less than the original one in USA but if you talk of Christmas themed decoration and festive events within the park dedicated to Christmas then this can really mesmerize you. The whole park along with the popular Disney icons like Mickey Mouse all decked in Christmassy colors and outfits will make you feel to be in no less than a dream.
    
3. Vilnius Christmas Train and Magic Christmas
   Lithuania's capital city is famous for its white and golden Christmas lights along the streets, a gigantic and beautiful Christmas tree, light and sound show with 3D audiovisual projection and famous Christmas themed toy train piloted by two elves. With the whole city jumping in celebrating the Christmas in most traditional and artistic fashion this is world famous for its array of Christmas events.
    
4. Christmas of Lights at Gramado, Brazil
   Brazilians as well know are one of the few people who know the festive spirit better than any other regions in the world and in this city the Christmas lights itself take you to a surreal world that nowhere in the world you can find. Open air opera performance besides the lake Joaquina Rita Bier is the most mesmerizing Christmas experience you would have ever with lighting flames shoot out directly from the water, lighting sketches take various shapes above the lake and fireworks continue to shoot the sky.
    
5. Annual Hanukkah Festival at Florida
   To talk of Christmas events we must refer to this popular Christmas festival in US. It takes the shape and atmosphere of a carnival at the Fort Lauderdale Stadium with children dancing, making menorahs, cooking demonstrations going on and all in jubilant mood throughout the day. It is one of the Christmas events where participating with family and your kids makes it an experience of fulfillment.
    
6. Live Nativity Display at Bethlehem of f'Ghaznsielem at Malta
   While displaying nativity scene is part of the standard Christmas displays in many parts of the world, this little village in Malta offers a special nativity experience compared to others. Almost a whole village comprising more than 150 people put up detailed and live nativity acts where all the aspects of biblical time when Jesus was born are described through acting, befitting costumes and live settings inside the village. You cannot call to mind a better place that displays nativity with such lively act and dedication. It is truly an unforgettable Christmas event for anyone who has been there during Christmas.
    
7. Christmas Lightning of Medellin, Columbia
   The Colombian city of Medellin offers a specter of Christmas lighting that is more than just surreal or dreamy. With more than 15 million lights comprising every color and shape offers a dizzying specter that almost makes you feel intoxicated with its visual delights. The entire city is covered extensively with such impressive lightings but obviously the center of attraction is the Medellin River the banks of which are adorned with most fabulous lighting display.
    
8. Belgravia Christmas Sunday in London
   If you are not in London you still do not know the charms of typical English Christmas celebration. London is famous for an array of spectacular Christmas events, but a very unique and typically British way of Christmas decoration you can find in Belgravia Christmas Sunday which is nothing but a street full of exquisite shops selling Christmas specialties ranging from home interior to art and crafts to jewelry to fashion accessories to typical Christmas gifts. The delicate and artistic decoration all over and the charms of a special prior Christmas marketplace make this place so special.
    
9. Christmas Ballet 'The Nutcracker' in Washington
   As for memorable Christmas events New York City can offer a lot of exclusive and famous options to choose from but a traditional ballet named 'The Nutcracker' being performed every Christmas is a very special event to remember. The stage craft, performance and some special effects like a snow storm all still follow the 1954 original production and that is precisely why this particular event is still hugely popular and never became old.
    
10. World's Biggest Christmas Fruitcake and 'Stolen Festival' in Dresden
    Germany though is considered as a relatively calmer country as far as Christmas celebration is concerned, there are few occasions that remind you of the quintessential German big heartedness and lofty ideas. World's biggest fruitcake in Dresden that weighs 4 tons and takes 13 feet of area is one instance of this. This cake is the central attraction of the 'Stolen Festival' in Christmas time Dresden and it is taken through the old town by hundreds of pastry chefs.

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