Lights that illuminate and color the city, themed decorations in bars and restaurants, plus the characteristic cold of this time of year - this is Christmas in Dublin!
No wonder the capital of Ireland is among the best cities in the world to spend Christmas.
The survey was conducted by Traveler magazine, which listed 32 places in the world to visit at Christmas.
Among them is Christmas in Dublin. According to the company, Ireland's capital has "enough cozy pubs to last until New Year's Eve," if that's the case to celebrate this time of year with good beers, including "Christmas markets, decorated stores on Grafton Street and countless ceremonies."
How about knowing more about Christmas in Dublin? We'll tell you in this article.
What to do in Dublin at Christmas?
Christmas in Dublin is considered one of the best in the world, according to the company. Photo: Fabio Gibelli
There are endless things to do during Christmas in Dublin, the capital of Ireland.
We have selected some of them in this article. Check out:
The Moving Crib
Among the highlights is The Moving Crib, a Christmas event held for 66 years in the basement of St. Apostle Martin's. Open through Jan. 8, the event features special programming with choral performances, as well as a "nativity scene" of sorts with mechanical figures depicting scenes such as Noah's Ark.
Decorated carriage rides
In the central streets of Dublin, there are many carriages that are decorated during Christmas to take visitors for a ride. Some of them are guided by Santa Claus himself.
Christmas Market
Ireland is well known for its Christmas Markets, which take place in different parts of the country. In Dublin, the main one is in Dublin Castle, which brings together attractions such as the carousel and choir performances, as well as lots of sweets and hot drinks.
By the way, it is worth remembering that Christmas in Dublin is very cultural, full of theatrical, musical and other activities.
Decorated pubs
The Hole in The Wall is considered the most Christmas pub in Ireland. Photo: Disclosure
Irish pubs are beautiful at Christmas, and Dublin is no different. All highly decorated, they welcome customers for a nice pint or a mulled wine. It is a delight. Among them is The Hole In The Wall, the most Christmas pub in Ireland.
Visiting shopping malls
As in many cities around the world, shopping malls are places where Christmas comes early. After all, shopping malls are looking to attract customers at this time of the year, right? One of the most beautiful malls during Christmas in Dublin is Stephen's Green Shopping, right next to Stephen's Green Park and Grafton Street. It's worth a trip there.
Walk along illuminated streets
Speaking of Grafton Street, it is one of the most illuminated streets during Christmas in Dublin. In addition to the street lighting itself, the stores do everything to attract attention, with lights, decorations, garlands, etc. Pay close attention to the Brown Thomas windows: they are a luxury only at this time of year.
Pub Crawl
Christmas in Dublin is known to be the most "boozy" in all of Europe. Not for nothing, the tradition during this time of the year is called "Pub Crawl" (or 12 Christmas pubs), which consists of visiting 12 pubs in one night, with the right to several drinks and many games.
Read also: Christmas dinner in Ireland: discover the country's traditional Christmas delicacies
Ice skating rink
Another tradition in Ireland is ice skating rinks. Throughout the winter - and especially at the end of the year - they welcome entire families to have fun in this activity beyond the frost. The main rink is located in the Dundrum shopping center.
christmas serenade
Another cool tradition at Christmas in Dublin is a serenade held every year near Grafton Street, bringing together various musicians from around the city, many of them buskers, to play for free as a way to raise funds for the "homeless" (homelessness) of the city. Names like Mundy, Damien Rice, Glen Hansard, Glen Hansard and Bono Vox have played at this event!
