Home to a large stretch of the North Pennines , rural and hilly County Durham is one of England's most northern counties and also sees a high level of snowfall each year, making it one of the snowiest places in England.

Before that 2021 and 2020 were also white Christmases, with 6 % of weather stations recording snow falling in both years, but less than 1 % of stations reported any snow lying on the ground in 2021 and only 4% in 2020.We’ve been sending active families on our multiple award winning holidays for well over a decade and, even if we say so ourselves, we do it rather well. Just a short walk through the woods takes you to an old mill that is surrounded by snow with rapids thundering over the rocks below.

When you are exhausted after a long day of skiing, you can relax and pamper yourself in one of the many world-class spas in Chamonix. Expect beautiful decorations, trees everywhere and plenty of opportunities to enjoy some warm, spiced, festive wine. In most parts of Canada it is likely to have a white Christmas in most years, except for the coast and southern interior valleys of British Columbia, southern Alberta, southern Ontario, and parts of Atlantic Canada – in those places Christmas without snow is not uncommon in warmer years, with the British Columbia coast the least likely place to have a white Christmas.If you’re on holiday in Scotland with children, then it’s worth remembering this resort as it caters very well for little ones. These cities embrace the spirit of Christmas, and you can see that in the way how everything comes alive during the holiday season. We also analyse the data from our observing stations around the UK to provide a complete picture of where snow has fallen or was lying on Christmas Day.

The spirit of Christmas comes alive with the markets, events and festivals that breathe in the magic into the atmosphere with candles, lights and Christmas decorations. If you’re a beginner, don’t let the lack of facilities put you off as it might be a good opportunity to try your skills on a smaller slope. The idyllic landscape with peasant houses buried under the heavy snow and smoke coming out their chimneys invite you to warm up in front of their fireplaces.Finally, you shouldn’t leave Budapest without strolling in the main Christmas Market in Vörösmarty Square.