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Bethlehem ?

julie_Colorado

vegasnative... Yes, I know... that's why I really toned it down (kidding, I'm kidding).

Really, I would want someone to do a bit of extra research if Vegas was for them before flying all the way from Asia. That's all.

WildatHeart74

NYC at Christmastime is amazing - yes, it's cold. But the energy of the city is fantastic - and you can't beat skating at Rockefeller Center.

Boston would also be a good choice.

Allmoo

Got to be Prague or New york. Thin blanket of snow, perfect.

karens

I'm with you, Colorado Julie - I cannot imagine a more depressing place to spend Christmas than Las Vegas. Except of course if you live in Vegas, b/c personally, I prefer being home for the holidays. (But that was not the original question).

My vote is also NYC, just be prepared for massive crowds on the weekends.

Citylghts

While my vote is for NYC at Christmas, I never understood why Christmas was SUPPOSED to be cold and snowy?

Isn't December 25 the peak of summer for half the globe? (Sorry, it's just a pet peeve.)

Allmoo

Erm because christmas was started in northern Europe and its cold and snowey in december. Unless you talking england where it just rains!
Thought of another one. Edinburgh, lovely.

karens

Citylights - you are right, of course, but I guess the reason I think cold and snowy is b/c of all those pictures and stories about Santa and his reindeer at the North Pole!

Tandoori_Girl

I am partial to Santa Fe or Taos but I'm sure that's because I grew up out there and so it seems like the place to have Christmas. All the luminarios, the smell of pinon in the fires. The nip in the air. That's the place for me.

Trisha

We go to South Lake Tahoe most every year for Christmas. It's very festive with lights/snow on the pine trees, Christmas music, and skiing. Not to mention the most beautiful scenery with mountains and the lake.

jtrandolph

Almoo....OH, I thought Christmas started in Bethlehem....<giggle>

Leely

Last year my family spent Christmas in NYC. The year before it was Paris.

Both GREAT.

dusty56438

Honolulu, HI - Honolulu City Lights, great Christmas display. See Shaka Santa and Tutu Mele.

If you want snow on Christmas, fly over to the Big Island.

daisy88

you guys are all great! looks like NYC is winning in our list so far. problem is my friends are also suggesting barcelona. aargh. too many choices. need to reserve a hotel soon.

i once traveled to nyc first 2 weeks in Jan (a blizzard just ended when i got there), and i can imagine how cold it must get. but would be great to experience snow for christmas--for us in the tropics anything in the 60s is "winter".

if you have any more suggestions- outside the US would also be great. we are targeting Dec 23-Jan 1.

thanks guys!

Allmoo

Barcelona is stunning! My fav city in the world but its not very festive. I'd really consider Prauge. I've just got back and was amazed how lovely it was. What about Amsterdam? Not sure if youd get snow though.

Norden1

What could be better than Lake Tahoe, rent a cabin and feel like a kid again with the snow and the Christmas look to Lake Tahoe