It’s the holiday season! Around the globe, cities are transforming into cozy winter wonderlands, chock-full of old traditions, glittery light shows and end-of-year celebrations. From a floating tree in Brazil’s Rodrigo de Freitas lagoon, to a menorah lit by ice-skating rabbis in Budapest, to Thailand’s lantern festival, here are some of the world’s most festive holiday displays to bring cheer to chilly winter days.
—Meghan Gunn