Top 10 Places To Find the Most Holiday Cheer By Places to Go  [53 more lists]

According to TIME magazine, these are top 10 places to find the most holiday cheer and the most festive places in the world. These spots really deck the halls when it comes to the holidays. The lights come out, the Santa Clauses line the streets, and everything about these places screams "Merry Christmas!" So if you're looking into travel lists for your annual Christmas vacation with the family, consider these festive spots.

These places give Christmas cheer like no other, starting with Leavenworth, Washington, which is about two hours outside of Seattle. Once a logging village, the German-style mountain town is a favorite for tourists who come from far and wide to see the sights.

Similar experiences can be had at other locations on the list, including a few with names like Mystic, Connecticut, and Bethlehem, Pennsylvania. Even New York City, which also ranks as one of the coolest American cities and one of the world's best cities makes the cut for it's festive nature.

No need to pack your holiday spirit when visiting these places as they have enough to share for even the scroogiest person around. Santa would certainly approve.