10 Cities Around the World Worth Traveling to For Christmas

There's some debate over whether or not Tallin erected the world's first Christmas tree, but either way, the city has been decorating evergreens in honor of the holiday for more than 500 years, which definitely wins it points in Christmas spirit. Today, the city holds an annual contest for the most beautiful spruce tree, and the winner serves as the centerpiece in the Christmas market held in the town square. At the famous market, guests shop locally made gifts and sample traditional Estonian fare like gingerbread, black pudding, and sauerkraut.