Christmas day is the time of the year when many people plan vacation trips with their family and loved ones. As one of the happiest times of the year, many countries mark Christmas with different kinds of traditions.
However, there are some countries where none of these traditions are marked during Christmas and even though these countries are good tourists and vacation sites, it is best to avoid them if you want to feel the Christmas spirit.
Here are 5 dangerous countries during the Christmas season;
Thailand
Thailand is a place filled with tourist attractions and it is one of the best places to plan your vacation trip, just avoid doing that during Christmas. This is because there is just a tiny Christian population in Thailand and Christmas is seen as every other day.
Thailand is majorly a Buddhist kingdom, which means, people, go about their usual business during Christmas, and nothing on the streets, in shops, or even in restaurants would indicate it is the festive period of Christmas.
Mongolia
Mongolia is also another worst country to be in during the Christmas period. This country is famous for its first-hand experience of countless age-long traditions, excluding Christmas.
Mongolia, like Thailand, is a Buddhist country, and December 25 feels just like any other day. There is no national holiday on that day and even though one or two places might hang a few decorations, there is just no smell of Christmas in the air as it is in other countries.
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Qatar
Qatar is famous for its rich cultural blend, beaches, and love for history. While this may sound like the perfect holiday spot, Christmas is a no-no in Qatar. Qatar is an Islamic country and Christmas isn’t celebrated big over there.
A few stores might hang some decorations, but when it comes to any actual celebration, you might need to plan it yourself.
Turkey
In Turkey, Christmas Day usually passes as just any other day which makes it one of the worst places to spend Christmas in. Turkey is a predominantly Muslim country with about only a 0.2% Christian population which is why Christmas isn’t a big deal over there.
Maldives
A holiday in the Maldives exposes you to a voyage of adventure, romantic escapades, sun-kissed beaches, and all you could ever dream of. While this seems like the perfect vacation spot, do not go visiting if you are planning to enjoy some Christmas spirit because you won’t find any there.
Maldives is made up of a population that is 99% Muslim. The only thing that might remind you it is Christmas might be some luxury hotels that might have one or two Christmas trees.
