10+ Reasons Why You Should Go to Lebanon During Christmas
To say that Lebanese are the kind of people who love to give and have fun is an understatement; we are born for a life of optimism and smiles. It is not our fault that we were born into difficult circumstances and difficult timing. And, even though, we try to make the best out of it.
Especially this time of the year, where the skies above Lebanon, and Beirut in particular, twilight a little while longer due to the Christmas lights in the majority of the Lebanese houses.
Because no matter how hard the times are, Lebanese people will always make sure that Christmas will always pass as jolly and blessed as it should on Lebanon and the Lebanese.
This is why Lebanese residing here invites diaspora and everyone from all around the world back to Lebanon to enjoy the best of Christmas in holy lands of the Cedars.
#1 Get to live unique moments with the Revolution in the streets
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Yes, we do need to start with this one because of various factors. It is now known worldwide that never has it been a revolution like ours, and this is your opportunity to see it up close, record the moments, explore the revolution wall arts and graffiti, admire the revolution artistic monuments, mingle with the crowd in its varieties, absorb the true meaning of co-existence, unity and patriotism, and even take part in some of its many activities.
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Vloggers have been visiting and getting impressed . Make the experience yours this season! It will be certainly unforgettable, and you will have so many real stories to carry back with you to your friends abroad.
#2 Get to see the meaningful Revolution Christmas Tree being co-created nationally
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From Beirut Souks to Martyr's Square, Beirut is yearly decorated in most lavishing decorations that one always has to pause and admire. This year, the decoration will be getting more beautiful as Lebanese revolutionaries are planning on making their own Revolution Christmas Tree made from pots and pans from different areas of Lebanon!
#3 Enjoy the beautiful snow season in our mountains
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Christmas week happens to also be the week where the snow is at its thickest in Mzaar Kfardebian, Falougha, Laqlooq, the Cedars, and most mountains in Lebanon.
A Christmas week in Lebanon means you get to enjoy a week of snowshoeing while waiting for Santa's elves to finish off their Christmas shopping for the year. You can also get to enjoy a great New Year's Eve party at one of the numerous venues in the snowy towns.
#4 Come support Lebanon while enjoying your time
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If you believe that Lebanon deserves to be saved, whether you are a Lebanese or not, come join the hundreds of thousands flying to Lebanon to spend their holidays' budget here. You will be enjoying great times with so many things to do while helping boost the economy .
#5 Catch some of the various season events
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Speaking of Lebanon turning into a Christmas village, in every corner of Lebanon near the holidays you will find a Christmas market, musical, fair, or bazaar waiting for you to come and explore the dazzling lights, the delicious food, and the cheerful ambiance.
#6 Wake up to sounds of Church bells and prayers in all areas
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Coming to Lebanon during the holidays means you get to enjoy a very spiritual Christmas with believers, where you wake up at the bells ringing and lullabies singing and enjoy throughout the day choruses and corals from different churches.
#7 Celebrating Christmas with all religions
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In Lebanon, our diversities are what unite us the most. Christmas is one of the few holidays that everyone celebrates, whatever their religion.
After finishing your Sunday prayers, the sound of a Mosque will be heard and a Muslim neighbor from a neighborhood nearby will invite you over for some tea and cookies to celebrate the jolly holidays with them too.
#8 Get to see Lebanon turned into a huge Christmas village