Si bien la Navidad es ahora una festividad secular celebrada por más de 160 países, era una celebración del nacimiento de Jesucristo, por lo que algunos países no la conmemoran. Para aquellos que intentan escapar de la Navidad este año, estos destinos son su mejor opción.
Marruecos La población de Marruecos es predominantemente musulmana, por lo que la Navidad no es una fiesta importante. Si bien no será bombardeado con una arremetida de luces navideñas y coros de villancicos, caminar por las calles de Marrakech te verá ser testigo de cientos de linternas de colores brillantes y envuelto por el sonido del adhan (llamado musulmán a la oración), y puedes disfrutar de un desayuno tradicional marroquí el día de Navidad.
Tailandia La población de Tailandia es budista, y aunque una gran cantidad de cristianos vive en la capital de Bangkok, el 25 de diciembre pasa como un día más. ¿En Tailandia para Navidad? La temperatura cálida de Tailandia en esta época del año hace que sea fácil pasar el día de Navidad en la playa.
Rusia ¡Tenga dos Navidades este año y diríjase a Rusia en enero! La iglesia ortodoxa rusa no celebra la Navidad hasta el 7 de enero, la fecha es diferente porque la iglesia usa el antiguo calendario “juliano” para los días de celebración religiosa.
Turquía Al igual que Marruecos, Turquía es un país significativamente musulmán. Si bien hay varias comunidades cristianas, una vez más, el 25 de diciembre pasa como un día más.
Las Maldivas 99 por ciento musulmán, no encontrará ninguna mención de la Navidad mientras esté en las Maldivas. ¡Pero no es una mala manera de pasar las vacaciones!
Otros países que no celebran la Navidad: Vietnam, Somalia, Laos, Camboya, Kuwait, Uzbekistán, Irak, China, Congo, Argelia, Yemen, Kazajstán, Emiratos Árabes Unidos, Libia, Irán, Azerbaiyán, Comoras, Omán, Mongolia, Turkmenistán, Bután, Nepal, Corea del Norte, Qatar , Arabia Saudita, Mauritania, Tayikistán, Bahrein, Túnez y Afganistán.
Mi NAVIDAD anoche la pase en el lugar mas exotico del mundo: BUENOS AIRES donde mis vecinos recibieron como cien parientes y amigos … se viene la cuarta ola!!!
I have lived in plenty of non Christmas places And although they make an effort and trees always come up, because of commercial reasons, the feeling is always muted. If you’re not in s shopping mall you don’t feel it. Plus for me Christmas is not Christmas without the cold! So being in Singapore even if there are trees everywhere the heat just kills the feeling ?
I really liked reading about this and about the countries that you included, Amy. I’ll always remember being in Koh Chang in Thailand and seeing a lone Christmas Tree on the beach and that being really the only reminder that we were spending the holiday in paradise. It really doesn’t sink in like it used to for me, and people should know about that first time and how it feels to not see the festive decorations. I’d consider myself more of a Festivus type but do get a little homesick when away from home and not seeing tons of streets lit up with Christmas lights. I guess you can say that Korea celebrates Christmas, as they have a pretty significant portion of people celebrating. They do love their Neon lights as well but for some reason, they don’t always apply them during Christmas. Sure I’ve seen some displays in Seoul and in touristy locations in and around the country but for the most part where I live, the lights aren’t a common thing. Two memories I’ll cherish have to do with light festivals held in and around our humble surroundings here in coastal Korea. One is at the famed Boseong Green Tea Fields where they light up the whole place and let people walk around in December and in January. There’s a smaller light ceremony here in Yeosu and held for longer, between December and February. Both of those are great ways to see lights and sort of force yourself into the Christmas spirit when the time comes. Thanks for sharing this post, Amy. It really made me appreciate what I will be coming home to in the near future. I’m not a fan of the commercialism and such with Christmas. For me, it’s the lights as you can see
So glad you enjoyed it, Ash…. Wishing you a very Merry Christmas this year – hope you have a wonderful trip to Morocco or wherever your travels may take you
Another really great escape from Christmas is Cuba. I travelled there at the end of December 2006 specifically to escape everything Christmas, and it was the best decision. The only sign of it was a glimpse of a Christmas tree inside someone’s home, but other than that, nothing. Even though it’s a predominantly Catholic country culturally, Fidel Castro declared it atheist during his era and December 25 was a regular working day up until the Pope visited in 1998. Cuba’s major industry is tourism and likely more signs of Christmas will appear over time, but for now I would say it’s a cheaper and closer escape from the season’s annoyances versus the Buddhist or Muslim alternatives.
would love to travel to Cuba and experience the country and culture, and it sounds like Christmas may just be a brilliant time to travel! Thanks for sharing your experience
leila barea
3 years ago
Quisiera decir que el 25 de diciembre es un día laborable en Rusia. No es que no se celebre la Navidad, sino que se celebra en otra fecha, el 7 de enero. Pero el festivo más importante del invierno es el Fin de Año, que tiene lugar, al igual que en la mayoría de los países, la noche del 31 de diciembre al 1 de enero.
I am visiting Istanbul right now, and although it is true that it is not easy to find signs of Christmas here, it is possible. This morning I wok up in the Galata district to the sounds of someone playing Jingle Bells on the street. There are also small Christmas displays in some shops. Over dinner with a few locals last night, I understand that in some neighbourhoods where there are many expats, Christmas is a big thing on the 24-25. I am loving the downplayed season though. I’m not a huge fan of the over-hyped, commercialization of Christmas. although it’s true that signs of Christmas are not prevalent, they are not absent. Some shops have small displays of Santa and Christmas trees. Had dinner with a few locals last night and they report that in neighbourhoods where expats are many, Christmas decorations and celebrations are in full force the week before Christmas. I am loving the less hyped up version of the holidays, though. No desire to here Mariah Carey sing “I’ll I want for Christmas” on an endless loop.
hahaha Lol thanks Deb for sharing your experience! I’m a little over that song too – funny how it was released in what, the 90’s? And it’s still played like viral over the holiday season! So glad you still got to experience the joy of Christmas with locals and expats alike, though with what sounds like much less commercialism. I hope you had a wonderful holiday season!
I am from Johannesburg but I went to Japan in 2014 Xmas Though Tokyo Japan is a Christmas haven, if you drive 40 miles to Kyoto, there is absolutely nothing there but gorgeousness.
Kyoto is really the hub of Japan culture.
Absolutely gorgeous gardens and buildings and you might even run into a Geisha or two!
Interesting, thanks for the tip Michael! I loved Japan while I was there, though haven’t traveled during holiday season yet, so i may have to change that by planning a trip for next Christmas!
Congo celebrate Christmas.The majority of the population of the country are Catholics.The fastest growing religion in Sub-Saharan Africa, Carribean (Haiti, Jamaica, Dominican Republic, Bahamas, Tribango etc), Central America (Guatemala, Honduras, Belize, Guyana, Souriname etc) is PENTECOSTALISM
China celebrates Christmas in the contemporary commercial way, at least in the cities and at least among who can afford it. In fact, it seems to be growing there all the time.
Yo era right. Commercial Christmas does seem to be taking over the world at large. I guess we’re all human and will always take up an excuse for a holiday!! Have a wonderful holiday season
vykudyasbon
3 years ago
that really helped me through my school . Merry christmas and a happy new year
Another country that doesn’t celebrate Christmas is China, as you can guess – yeah I had to teach at the public school I’m at – but lots blue Christmas Trees in the malls!
Y bueno, cristianos hay por todos lados hasta en norcorea
herb dinger
3 years ago
Sad… it isthe most wonderful time…
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3 years ago
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Si bien la Navidad es ahora una festividad secular celebrada por más de 160 países, era una celebración del nacimiento de Jesucristo, por lo que algunos países no la conmemoran. Para aquellos que intentan escapar de la Navidad este año, estos destinos son su mejor opción.
Marruecos
La población de Marruecos es predominantemente musulmana, por lo que la Navidad no es una fiesta importante. Si bien no será bombardeado con una arremetida de luces navideñas y coros de villancicos, caminar por las calles de Marrakech te verá ser testigo de cientos de linternas de colores brillantes y envuelto por el sonido del adhan (llamado musulmán a la oración), y puedes disfrutar de un desayuno tradicional marroquí el día de Navidad.
Tailandia
La población de Tailandia es budista, y aunque una gran cantidad de cristianos vive en la capital de Bangkok, el 25 de diciembre pasa como un día más.
¿En Tailandia para Navidad? La temperatura cálida de Tailandia en esta época del año hace que sea fácil pasar el día de Navidad en la playa.
Rusia
¡Tenga dos Navidades este año y diríjase a Rusia en enero!
La iglesia ortodoxa rusa no celebra la Navidad hasta el 7 de enero, la fecha es diferente porque la iglesia usa el antiguo calendario “juliano” para los días de celebración religiosa.
Turquía
Al igual que Marruecos, Turquía es un país significativamente musulmán. Si bien hay varias comunidades cristianas, una vez más, el 25 de diciembre pasa como un día más.
Las Maldivas
99 por ciento musulmán, no encontrará ninguna mención de la Navidad mientras esté en las Maldivas. ¡Pero no es una mala manera de pasar las vacaciones!
Otros países que no celebran la Navidad:
Vietnam, Somalia, Laos, Camboya, Kuwait, Uzbekistán, Irak, China, Congo, Argelia, Yemen, Kazajstán, Emiratos Árabes Unidos, Libia, Irán, Azerbaiyán, Comoras, Omán, Mongolia, Turkmenistán, Bután, Nepal, Corea del Norte, Qatar , Arabia Saudita, Mauritania, Tayikistán, Bahrein, Túnez y Afganistán.
PrisioneroEnArgentina.com
Diciembre 25, 2021
Mi NAVIDAD anoche la pase en el lugar mas exotico del mundo: BUENOS AIRES donde mis vecinos recibieron como cien parientes y amigos … se viene la cuarta ola!!!
Christmas for me doesn’t feel like Christmas if it’s not blazingly hot and on a beach somewhere
I have lived in plenty of non Christmas places And although they make an effort and trees always come up, because of commercial reasons, the feeling is always muted. If you’re not in s shopping mall you don’t feel it. Plus for me Christmas is not Christmas without the cold! So being in Singapore even if there are trees everywhere the heat just kills the feeling ?
이 국가들은 “12월에 방문하지 말아야 할” 목록에 있습니다. 헤헤헤! 나는 크리스마스를 너무 좋아합니다! 나는 그것을 축하하지 않는 것을 상상할 수 없습니다!
I really liked reading about this and about the countries that you included, Amy. I’ll always remember being in Koh Chang in Thailand and seeing a lone Christmas Tree on the beach and that being really the only reminder that we were spending the holiday in paradise. It really doesn’t sink in like it used to for me, and people should know about that first time and how it feels to not see the festive decorations. I’d consider myself more of a Festivus type but do get a little homesick when away from home and not seeing tons of streets lit up with Christmas lights. I guess you can say that Korea celebrates Christmas, as they have a pretty significant portion of people celebrating. They do love their Neon lights as well but for some reason, they don’t always apply them during Christmas. Sure I’ve seen some displays in Seoul and in touristy locations in and around the country but for the most part where I live, the lights aren’t a common thing. Two memories I’ll cherish have to do with light festivals held in and around our humble surroundings here in coastal Korea. One is at the famed Boseong Green Tea Fields where they light up the whole place and let people walk around in December and in January. There’s a smaller light ceremony here in Yeosu and held for longer, between December and February. Both of those are great ways to see lights and sort of force yourself into the Christmas spirit when the time comes. Thanks for sharing this post, Amy. It really made me appreciate what I will be coming home to in the near future. I’m not a fan of the commercialism and such with Christmas. For me, it’s the lights as you can see
This is a very important post. I want to visit a country that does not celebrate Xmas, just because I am a young contrarian LOL ,probably Morocco
So glad you enjoyed it, Ash…. Wishing you a very Merry Christmas this year – hope you have a wonderful trip to Morocco or wherever your travels may take you
Another really great escape from Christmas is Cuba. I travelled there at the end of December 2006 specifically to escape everything Christmas, and it was the best decision. The only sign of it was a glimpse of a Christmas tree inside someone’s home, but other than that, nothing. Even though it’s a predominantly Catholic country culturally, Fidel Castro declared it atheist during his era and December 25 was a regular working day up until the Pope visited in 1998. Cuba’s major industry is tourism and likely more signs of Christmas will appear over time, but for now I would say it’s a cheaper and closer escape from the season’s annoyances versus the Buddhist or Muslim alternatives.
would love to travel to Cuba and experience the country and culture, and it sounds like Christmas may just be a brilliant time to travel! Thanks for sharing your experience
Quisiera decir que el 25 de diciembre es un día laborable en Rusia. No es que no se celebre la Navidad, sino que se celebra en otra fecha, el 7 de enero. Pero el festivo más importante del invierno es el Fin de Año, que tiene lugar, al igual que en la mayoría de los países, la noche del 31 de diciembre al 1 de enero.
Interesante. Gracias por el tip, Leila
I am visiting Istanbul right now, and although it is true that it is not easy to find signs of Christmas here, it is possible. This morning I wok up in the Galata district to the sounds of someone playing Jingle Bells on the street. There are also small Christmas displays in some shops. Over dinner with a few locals last night, I understand that in some neighbourhoods where there are many expats, Christmas is a big thing on the 24-25. I am loving the downplayed season though. I’m not a huge fan of the over-hyped, commercialization of Christmas. although it’s true that signs of Christmas are not prevalent, they are not absent. Some shops have small displays of Santa and Christmas trees. Had dinner with a few locals last night and they report that in neighbourhoods where expats are many, Christmas decorations and celebrations are in full force the week before Christmas. I am loving the less hyped up version of the holidays, though. No desire to here Mariah Carey sing “I’ll I want for Christmas” on an endless loop.
I am from Johannesburg but I went to Japan in 2014 Xmas Though Tokyo Japan is a Christmas haven, if you drive 40 miles to Kyoto, there is absolutely nothing there but gorgeousness.
Kyoto is really the hub of Japan culture.
Absolutely gorgeous gardens and buildings and you might even run into a Geisha or two!
Interesting, thanks for the tip Michael! I loved Japan while I was there, though haven’t traveled during holiday season yet, so i may have to change that by planning a trip for next Christmas!
Amy, you always travel with your dad?
Yep, and my mother.
So, imagine… boyfriend is out of the question.
LOL I imagine. Well, you look really young…
Thank you, Jenny ♥ But I am 30 y/o
Congo celebrate Christmas.The majority of the population of the country are Catholics.The fastest growing religion in Sub-Saharan Africa, Carribean (Haiti, Jamaica, Dominican Republic, Bahamas, Tribango etc), Central America (Guatemala, Honduras, Belize, Guyana, Souriname etc) is PENTECOSTALISM
While China doesn’t celebrate Christmas as a religious holiday, it still shares in the commercial season of buying!
http://www.backpackingbear.com/blog/joe-louis-celebrates-dec-25/
China celebrates Christmas in the contemporary commercial way, at least in the cities and at least among who can afford it. In fact, it seems to be growing there all the time.
Yo era right. Commercial Christmas does seem to be taking over the world at large. I guess we’re all human and will always take up an excuse for a holiday!! Have a wonderful holiday season
that really helped me through my school . Merry christmas and a happy new year
I’m glad I could help with your school project
Happy Holidays … wishing you a wonderful new year also 
Another country that doesn’t celebrate Christmas is China, as you can guess – yeah I had to teach at the public school I’m at – but lots blue Christmas Trees in the malls!
Blue tree? blue Christmas trees?! Crazy!! Thanks for sharing your experience
En Marruecos viven algunos españoles que festejan navidades
Sin lugar a dudas, asi debe ser, Louis. Gracias por el tip
Y bueno, cristianos hay por todos lados hasta en norcorea
Sad… it isthe most wonderful time…
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