From snow to sunshine, global destinations shape Christmas in unexpected ways

Christmas looks different depending on where you are in the world. It might be a frosted garden outside an Irish manor, a family suite transformed into a tropical holiday playground or a mountain lodge where the season settles in with firelight, glittering snow and the kind of quiet you only find in the Rockies. These places each offer a distinctive way to experience December, proving that the month can feel magical whether you’re surrounded by candlelit tradition or bright, sundrenched coastlines.