1. San Fernando, Pampanga​ First on the list is San Fernando, Pampanga, the Christmas Capital of the Philippines. This is where people from different parts of the country flock to get a sight of the best parol (Christmas lanterns) and of course, to witness the Giant Lantern Festival also known as Ligligan Parul.
Filipino Christmas means lights, music, feasts, and time spent with family and friends.
- Filipinos know how to celebrate this season, full of joy and love.
- Houses and buildings within the entire country are filled with Christmas lanterns (parols), Christmas trees, parols, belens, and twinkling lights.
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- Las Vegas, Nevada. Las Vegas at sunset.
- Belize, Central America. Dock and palm trees in Belize.
- Orlando, Florida. Lake Eola and downtown Orlando.
- Oaxaca, Mexico.
- Salt Lake City, Utah.
- Montego Bay and Kingston, Jamaica.
- Punta Cana, Dominican Republic.
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- Montreal, Canada.
- ReykjavÃk, Iceland.
- New York City, USA.
- Nuremberg, Germany.
- Lapland, Finland.
- Bethlehem, Palestine.
- Quebec City, Canada.
- Copenhagen, Denmark.
The best time to visit the Philippines is during the dry season between November and April, when the country's beautiful islands and remote areas are fully accessible. December to February is more manageable at 75°F-88°F, whereas March and April see temperatures between 79°F and 93°F.
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- The Big Island, Hawaii. courtesy of The Four Seasons.
- Litchfield County, Connecticut. Winvian Farm.
- Carmel by the Sea, California. Doug Steakley.
- Charleston, South Carolina.
- Vail, Colorado.
- Orange County, Virginia.
- Rancho Palos Verdes, California.
- Nantucket, Massachusetts.
And it is because of the Parul Sampernandu that San Fernando has earned for itself the title of “Christmas Capital of the Philippines.†The San Fernando lantern industry progressed from the Giant Lantern Festival of San Fernando.
Christmas is also a beautiful time of giving. It is when families and friends come together and give gifts to one another to celebrate their love for each other. There are not many better feelings in the world than when a loved one opens the gift you gave them and smiles. That is why Christmas is the best holiday.
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- Christmas. Christmas may be represented by presents and Santa Claus nowadays, but this popular holiday had another origin story.
- Hanukkah.
- New Year.
- Chinese New Year.
- Ramadan and Eid al-Fitr.
- Easter.
- Valentine's Day.
- Diwali.
From Mexico to Malta and northern lights to sunny skies, these 15 destinations celebrate Christmas better than the rest:
- Malta.
- New York.
- Bath, England.
- Barcelona, Spain.
- Rovaniemi, Lapland, Finland.
- Nuremberg, Germany.
- Honolulu, Hawaii.
- Quebec City, Canada.
With travel restrictions and testing requirements now easing, you can find warm weather in the Canary Islands and Madeira. It's a perfect time for Mauritius ,Dubai and Abu Dhabi and the Caribbean. In terms of prices, December is a month of two halves. Travel in the first week or two and you may find a cheap deal.
- Hong Kong. Perfect for a family Christmas holiday!
- Nagano, Japan. Ideal for winter sports lovers!
- Cologne, Germany. A shopper's paradise during the holiday season!
- Goa, India. For beach lovers and party animals!
- Quebec City, Canada. The perfect snowy holiday destination!
- Bruges, Belgium.
- Bali, Indonesia.
- ReykjavÃk, Iceland.
On average, some of the hottest places to visit in December are:
- Cancun (30.4 °C)
- Dominican Republic (29.6 °C)
- Barbados (29.5 °C)
- Brisbane (28.2 °C)
- Cape Verde (26.4 °C)
- Melbourne (25.5 °C)
- Lanzarote (22.2 °C)
- Tenerife (21.9 °C)
Pampanga holds the title of being the Culinary Capital of the Philippines as they offer some of the best Filipino dishes, but there's more to this Central Luzon province that just good food.
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- Leslie's Restaurant – Aguinaldo Highway.
- Bag of Beans – Aguinaldo Highway.
- Marcia Adams' Restaurant – Alfonso.
- Sonya's Garden – Alfonso.
- Antonio's Garden – Aguinaldo Highway.
Filipinos welcome the season uniquely with different flavors and traditions that make Christmas extra special. The Filipino's strong sense of family and preserving ties make Christmas the perfect time to share love and blessings with each other. Christmas in the Philippines is all about families.
