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Warm destinations where you can celebrate Christmas

Published 8:18 AM EST, Mon December 2, 2019
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<strong>Antigua, Guatemala:</strong> People wearing masks leave La Merced Church as they take part in the traditional dance of "Los Gigantes," or "The Giants," during Christmas Eve celebrations. Click through the gallery to see more photos of warm destinations where you can still have a big Christmas:
Antigua, Guatemala: People wearing masks leave La Merced Church as they take part in the traditional dance of "Los Gigantes," or "The Giants," during Christmas Eve celebrations. Click through the gallery to see more photos of warm destinations where you can still have a big Christmas:
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<strong>Bridgetown, Barbados:</strong> Tropical and topical! Christmas trees line a streets of Bridgetown, the capital of the Caribbean island Barbados.
Bridgetown, Barbados: Tropical and topical! Christmas trees line a streets of Bridgetown, the capital of the Caribbean island Barbados.
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<strong>Buenos Aires, Argentina:</strong> The B and A in downtown Buenos Aires are adorned with a Santa hat and presents for Christmas.  This is a good place to go for a big-city but low-key holiday.
Buenos Aires, Argentina: The B and A in downtown Buenos Aires are adorned with a Santa hat and presents for Christmas. This is a good place to go for a big-city but low-key holiday.
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<strong>Kolkata, India:</strong> People wearing Santa hats light candles during Christmas Eve in front of St. Paul's Cathedral Church.
Kolkata, India: People wearing Santa hats light candles during Christmas Eve in front of St. Paul's Cathedral Church.
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<strong>Medellin, Colombia:</strong> This city, known for yearlong spring-like weather, puts on one of the most spectacular Christmas lights displays in the world.
Medellin, Colombia: This city, known for yearlong spring-like weather, puts on one of the most spectacular Christmas lights displays in the world.
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<strong>Naples, Florida:</strong> Shoppers and revelers roam a festive 5th Avenue South during Christmas time in this Southwest Florida city.
Naples, Florida: Shoppers and revelers roam a festive 5th Avenue South during Christmas time in this Southwest Florida city.
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<strong>San Fernando, Philippines:</strong> Spectators watch a light display during the Giant Lantern Festival. These can get up to 6 meters (20 feet) tall.
San Fernando, Philippines: Spectators watch a light display during the Giant Lantern Festival. These can get up to 6 meters (20 feet) tall.
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<strong>Seville, Spain:</strong> People walk along the streets of the Seville city center under Christmas lights. While you'll need a jacket at night, this is one of the warmer spots on Continental Europe in winter.
Seville, Spain: People walk along the streets of the Seville city center under Christmas lights. While you'll need a jacket at night, this is one of the warmer spots on Continental Europe in winter.
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