At Christmas, Dublin is simply magical! It has to be said that Dubliners are very attached to Christmas… and know just how to make their city magical! Over-the-top decorations, festive Christmas markets, street concerts, traditional carols, and lots of passers-by… And don’t forget the Christmas lights, which take over Dublin’s most beautiful districts! To make sure you don’t miss out on any of the magic, here’s a rundown of the best Christmas decorations in Dublin!
Arnotts in Dublin
Every year, it’s the same thing: when November comes around, neighborhoods and major shopping malls vie for the title of most beautiful Christmas decoration!
And among the finalists, it’s often the same ones who win: between Temple Bar, with its mythical red-fronted pub, which hangs a Christmas tree on the wall and decorates its premises with incredible garlands… and the giant Arnotts, a historic department store in the city, which likes to transform its windows into a vibrant tribute to Christmas! Giant nutcrackers, incredible snowmen, animated automatons, re-enactments of Christmas tales…
There’s something for everyone!
Even St Stephen’s Green Shopping Centre (a huge Dublin shopping mall) is totally redesigning its glass greenhouse. Giant baubles, garlands shining brightly… Nothing is forgotten to make young and old dream!
Stephen’s Green Shopping Centre at Christmas – William Murphy – cc
But that’s not all. In Dublin, the magic of the festive season is everywhere: on the streets, in the markets, in the pubs and restaurants… Even the museums are getting in on the act to bring you an adventure full of wizardry!
So much so, in fact, that it’s easy to get hooked, and you’ll even be tempted to take a horse-drawn carriage ride through the Temple Bar district!
From sipping hot chocolate to eating a cinnamon bun while listening to Christmas carols… You won’t be able to get away from this super-festive, family-friendly atmosphere!
