by Shaurya Thapa

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DRESDEN STREIZELMARKT, GERMANY is the world's first "genuine Christmas market".

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SANTURANTUKUY, PERU is renowned for its detailed handcrafted figurines of Christ and his local variations.

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MONTREUX, SWITZERLAND offers richly decorated chalets (wooden houses) and even a flying Santa sleigh!

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TIVOLI GARDENS, DENMARK is the third-oldest amusement park and has a market with holiday-specific rides every Dec.

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WINTERFEST, HONG KONG is renowned for its bright lights and merging of Eastern and Western festive traditions.

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GREAT DICKENS CHRISTMAS FAIR, USA turns San Fracisco into Victorian-era London.

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NOEL SYDNEY CHRISTMAS MARKET, AUSTRALIA lights are more modern and experimental compared to traditional markets.

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ST PETERSBURG, RUSSIA offers impromptu concerts, toys, fairground rides and even caves.

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BRISTOL MARKET, UK offers carnivals, live gigs, a 'Jager barn' and even "ski gondolas" and "faux igloos".

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And then of course, not to forget, the SANTA CLAUS VILLAGE, FINLAND which is marketed as Santa's North Pole abode.

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