This Christmas in Florida, switch out the pine trees for palm trees.

The Sunshine State is still a very joyous spot to celebrate the most joyful time of the year, even in the absence of snow. Florida's weather is just perfect during the winter, making it a fantastic time to travel there. While South Florida experiences pleasant temperatures and sunny days, northern Florida experiences cool temperatures but no snow.

Here's how to celebrate Christmas in Florida if you're over the cold and willing to swap out your Christmas trees for palms.

 

Visit St. Augustine's Nights of Lights.
 

One of the liveliest cities in America is St. Augustine. Stay in St. Augustine during Nights of Lights and take a stroll through the city's 500-year-old streets while it is illuminated by more than three million lights. You may visit the city's various stores, which are frequently decorated for the season, and eat outside — yes, even in winter — amidst the lights that illuminate every nook and cranny of this meandering, picturesque city, in addition to seasonal tours by rail, trolley, water, or air. Every year, the show runs from the middle of November through the end of January.

There are many attractive bed and breakfasts in St. Augustine, but The Collector Luxury Inn & Gardens, St. Francis Inn, and Historic Sevilla House are particularly well-liked by tourists. Can't decide? Consider participating in the Annual Holiday Bed-and-Breakfast Tour, when more than 20 bed-and-breakfasts open their doors and welcome visitors while exquisitely decked out for the holiday season.

 

Mickey's Very Merry Christmas Party is worth attending.

The most magical location on Earth during the most wonderful season of the year is the best there is. The 

season's most joyous occasion, Mickey's Very Merry Christmas Party, includes holiday-specific attractions like Minnie's Wonderful Christmastime Fireworks Show, Mickey's Once Upon a Christmastime Parade, and Mickey's Most Merriest Celebration at Cinderella Castle on selected nights from early November to just before Christmas. Additionally, you'll find seasonal cuisine, drinks, and merchandise as well as attractions that have been decorated for the occasion.

The other Florida theme parks are also decked out for the holidays (Holidays at Legoland! Epcot International Festival of the Holidays! ), so rent a vacation home for a week (or a month!) and bring the whole family down to Florida for the season so you can cross all the parks off your list. Magic Kingdom is undoubtedly the most magical park to visit at Christmastime. Alternatively, spend Christmas at Gaylord Palms where you may stay amidst gorgeous holiday decorations and the amazing ICE! event for the entire experience.

If you have enough time, you can even take a day excursion to Busch Gardens' Christmas Town in Tampa or go to the annual Now Snowing celebration in the town of Celebration, where you can enjoy nightly "snowfall," strolling carolers, horse-drawn carriage rides, and even ice skating.

Building sand angels
 

If your family and friends share pictures of chestnuts roasting on an open fire that make you envious, run to the beach and construct a few sand angels. Your mood will improve.

In West Palm Beach, see Sandi Tree.
 

Only in West Palm Beach will you discover a 35-foot tree made entirely of sand. Your community may erect a huge Christmas tree in the center of Main Street every year. As the centerpiece of the city's Holiday in Paradise celebrations, which take over the waterfront in December with fun activations like smaller Christmas-themed sand sculptures, photo opportunities, light displays, and other holiday happenings, Sandi Tree is back every year with a festive music-and-light display decorating the carved sand.

Still in need of tree repair? Visit the Palm Beach Christmas tree lighting on opulent Worth Avenue. It has been reported that Santa Claus himself will come during the Christmas parade, generally driving a stunningly costly exotic vehicle.

Send out the Christmas cards you received.
 

Did you know that Florida has a town called Christmas? Even though there aren't many places to go that will entice you to plan a lengthy trip, there is one attraction that attracts lots of tourists every year: a post office with a stamp cancellation proudly bearing the name of Christmas. If you're spending the holidays in Florida, it's worth the trip to the tiny town a half-hour from Orland

o to mail your cards and make sure everyone on your list receives a heartfelt message of season's greetings.

Visit Miami's Santa's, Enchanted Forest.
 

Forget wearing comfy pajamas and spending the holidays at home. Santa's Enchanted Forest, the biggest holiday theme park in the world, is located in Miami. It has more than 100 rides, shows, games, and other attractions, including Mistletoe Lane, Christmas karaoke, an amazing light show, life-size holiday displays, Santa's Mailbox, and more. Santa's Enchanted Forest is operating this year from November 9 to January 8, 2023.

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Holiday evening strolls at the historic Deering Estate, performances of George Balanchine's The Nutcracker at the Miami City Ballet, Zoo Lights Miami, and the cinnamon rolls at Knaus Berry Farm—where you'll wait in line for at least an hour—are just a few of the season's must-see attractions if you decide to spend Christmas in Miami.
 

Observe a procession of festive boats.

 

Up and down Florida's coasts, numerous large cities and small communities host holiday boat parades. Hundreds of holiday-decorated boats parade along a waterway during this entertaining Christmastime event, usually in support of a deserving neighborhood cause. The 12-mile Winterfest Boat Parade in Fort Lauderdale, the Palm Beach Holiday Boat Parade in Jupiter, and the Thanksgiving weekend Jacksonville Light Boat Parade along the St. Johns River are a few of the most well-liked boat parades in the state.

Journey on the Polar Express.
 

Even though Florida doesn't have a polar climate, the Polar Express still makes a stop among the palm trees in the south. Every year, this wildly enjoyable holiday train ride replaces the consistently well-traveled Brightline trains for a magical trip to and from Brightline's MiamiCentral Station. A talented cast of actors directs the enchanted recreation, which also features dancing chefs serving hot cocoa and shortbread, carolers, a reading of the traditional children's tale, and greetings from Santa Claus. Bring your entire family and dress in your cutest Christmas pajamas.

 

see Santas who surf.
 

One of the merriest customs in Florida takes place in Cocoa Beach. The morning of Christmas Eve, a group of surfers dressed as Santa, known as "Surfing Santas," congregates on the beach in front of Coconuts on the Beach to ride the waves or paddle around on their SUPs. It's breathtaking and the ideal way to start the holiday in Florida.