RIO DE JANEIRO
Most years the city sets up a 278-foot tall metallic Christmas tree in the middle of Rodrigo de Freitas lagoon. Its lighting is one of Brazil’s largest celebrations, and thousands of spectators line up for miles along the shoreline to watch.
Yee Peng Lantern Festival
CHIANG MAI, THAILAND
On the full moon of the 12th month of the Thai lunar calendar, thousands of floating lanterns are released-both paper ones into the night sky and also down the Ping River on what are called Krathong, small vessels typically fashioned from banana leaves holding tiny candles. The offerings look like thousands of fireflies drifting both downstream and overhead. Some locals say the tradition symbolizes letting resentment and grudges float away.
01 Santa's Gone Kauaiian
KAUAI, HAWAII
There might not be snow on this island, but Christmas is still a festive occasion at Kauai's Historic County Building Park. Mr. and Mrs. Claus greet visitors from the porch at the annual Festival of Lights. Beneath the palm trees, you'll find decorations like the Over the Rainbow Tree, Santa's Cane Train Village, the SPAM Can Tree and Surfin' Santa.
02 VanDusen Festival of Lights
VANCOUVER, BRITISH COLUMBIA
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