01.12 23.12 Christmas Ship Festival in Seattle (Washington State, USA). This magical holiday was first held in 1950. At dusk, for three weeks, ships and boats decorated with bright lanterns begin to cruise around Elliott Bay and the lakes of Seattle. From the main Christmas ship, called The Spirit of Seattle, Christmas carols are heard and transmitted to other ships in the flotilla. Huge bonfires are laid out on the shore along the ships' route.

01.12 21.12 Hamburg Latin American Film Festival (Germany). This non-profit, non-competitive festival, founded in 1989, will take place at the 3001 Kino cinema. Films and videos presented here are usually accompanied by simultaneous translation, which attracts both members of the local Latin American community and Germans interested in Latin American films.

03.12 24.12 Christmas in Venice (Italy). During the holidays, St. Stephen's Square in Venice turns into a Christmas village. More than 30 miniature wooden alpine houses will be installed on the square, which will offer a wide selection of holiday goods. Residents of the city and numerous tourists can try local delicacies here.

03.12 23.12 Competition for the best showcase in Calais (France). More than 150 stores take part in the annual competition in Calais. To lure shoppers with the most unusual Christmas window display, stores go to literally any length. In some of them, artificial snow falls from the ceiling onto shoppers; in others there is Santa Claus, who listens to the wishes of children and fulfills some of them; somewhere there is a nativity scene with human-sized figures. The best showcase is chosen by the customers themselves by voting.

03.12 23.12 Festival "Santa's Land" in London (UK). This magical festival will allow both children and adults to immerse themselves in the world of fairy tales. Here you can meet Santa Claus himself, wander around his country, meet his assistants - elves and dwarves, ride a huge slide, make the most unusual wish and receive a Christmas gift.

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The world invites on December 12