Europe Dominates as Most Christmassy Place in the World

The Christmas spirit is everywhere and by the looks of it, Europe's brimming with it as it becomes the most Christmassy place in the world.

In a recent list by CNN, countries from the historical continent boasts of everything that makes the Yuletide season indeed the most wonderful time of the year. Here are some of the European places that made it to the list.

1. Nuremberg, Germany

Nuremberg takes their Christmas market seriously. In fact, the Nuremberg Christmas Market is considered a household name when it comes to shopping for the gifts during the holidays.

Quality control is what keeps the market top of mind by tourists. The Nuremberg's Christmas Market Council makes sure that all goods, toys and items are nothing short of traditional. It's no wonder they pull in over 2 million tourists each year.

The market is also known for its competitive 200 vendors who challenge each other in putting up the best displays to garner the Most Beautiful Stall award. Moreover, there's a large wooden Ferris wheel, the Railway Museum as well as the Toy Museum for guaranteed eye candy.

2. Rovaniemi, Lapland, Finland

Majority of the world believes that Santa Claus is from the North Pole but the people of Lapland, Finland will have any tourist or local thinking otherwise.

A place just north of the Arctic Circle in Rovaniemi is called a Christmas headquarters where an elf school exists and children make gingerbread cookies with Mrs. Claus and create Christmas wish lists using a traditional quill.

Tourists who want the ultimate white Christmas can check into the Arctic Snow Hotel, which is made of snow and ice. Not to worry though as the hotel comes with saunas and hot tubs.

There's also the Ranua Zoo and Sirmakko reindeer farm where tourists can enjoy being with baby polar bears and wolverines or take a ride on a reindeer safari.

3. Reykjavik, Iceland

Iceland never falls short of magical experiences. During the holidays, one of their strange traditions is the "13 Yuletide Lads", which is also synonymous to scruffy Santas who are said to give out gifts to 13 lucky children throughout the 13 nights leading to Christmas.

The Christmas market in Ingólfstorg is also a sight to see, as little huts of shops are lined up, selling just about any charming item tourists can think of. Most of the time, the shopping experience will vary from day to day, as most of the sellers only set up for one day.