7. Dublin, Ireland
Christmas celebration in Dublin is an amazing experience, colorful lights, window displays create festive atmosphere all around.
The most eyebrow-raising is a morning swim on the 25th at the Forty-Foot sea-water pool.
In the lead-up to the big day there's life aplenty on Dublin's streets and the craic flows.
There's the 12 Days of Christmas Market at the Docklands, cheesy pantos, Christmas lights, ice skating, and markets and seasonal cheer in Temple Bar.
