A Holiday for Christians which is celebrated around the globe on 25th of December each year. During this festival, there is always a festive spirit during this time. Family gathering is a lovely part of it.

Reason of Choosing Qatar for Christmas:

In Qatar, Christmas is celebrated with a festive spirit too and people choose to celebrate their Christmas in Qatar for several reasons. The churches and the streets are well decorated with various lights and Christmas trees.

A lot of treats which are cakes and delicious turkey(s) are served during this festival in both households and churches. In Qatar, most of the citizens are on vacation but it is still well decorated to create a festive vibe for those who are willing to stay. There are concerts during this festival as well.

Fun Things to do in Christmas:

Christmas is the best holiday season and festive for the Christian. This amazing Christmas is celebrated greatly and with so many attractive and fascinating activities among a great number of people. 

Apart from several beautiful and ebullient activities for Christmas, there are some fun things to do in Christmas given in this section. You can make your upcoming Christmas more marvelous by those.

Making a Gingerbread House:

A funny and attractive Christmas activity, making Gingerbread houses. It is really an awesome and popular activity to do on Christmas. Gingerbread, however, is highly liked and loved by many.

Hosting a Holiday Game Night:

Games refer to fun and joys. Arranging or hosting a holiday game night is always attractive to kids and youngsters. It may include ugly sweater contests, secret Santa or puzzles games etc. along with numerous games for Christmas night. 

Hosting a Christmas Craft Party:

Do not forget to start your upcoming Christmas with hosting a Christmas Craft Party. Make several craft cards, related to Christmas, gift them to friends, arrange a little party with some light snacks- you will be able to discover an amazing Christmas Craft Party

Having a Family Ice Skating: 

Having a family Ice Skating is a wonderful opportunity to celebrate Christmas with more fun with family.

Writing Letters to Santa: 

Apart from being a fun activity, it is also a traditional part of celebrating Christmas. So do not miss that opportunity to enjoy the beautiful activity with friends and family.

Apart from these, there are also so many fun activities available for Christmas:

• Creating Santa Key
• Building a Snowman
• Visiting a Christmas Tree Farm
• Arranging a Dinner Party
• Watching Christmas Movies etc. 

Most Lovely Places to Visit for Christmas in Qatar:

Christmas holiday is always awesome, but it is a great regret that it comes once in a year. So do not miss the golden opportunity to celebrate every Christmas of a year perfectly. 

Speaking about celebrating Christmas in Qatar. Where to celebrate Christmas in Qatar thrillingly? Here, most lovely places to visit for Christmas in Qatar.

01. Doha: 

Doha is a very pleasant place to visit during Christmas. The streets and parks are well decorated during Christmas. There is a festive vibe going on during Christmas. 

According to previous years, the places that arrange Christmas events and activities in Doha are The Junction at Swiss Belhotel Doha, Walima Doha, European Club-Garveys, Torba Farmers Market, Sharq Village & Spa etc, Bazooka Bar, Oryx Rotana Doha etc. 

The most important question arises to your mind while celebrating your Christmas in Qatar that where to stay, and how to reach you desired hotels and what is the best part of this place. Let’s see this.

• Where to Stay: You can stay in many affordable hotels in Doha. I list some of best that is at your budget. Al Liwan suites, La Villa Inn, Golden Ocean Hotel. These three hotels will cost you under $100 per night.
• What to do:  Now the question for you what you will do in this places while celebrating your Christmas. You can roam around some beautiful places like, Souq Waqif, Museum of Islamic Art and Villagio mall.
• How to Reach: Now the question is to how you will reach your desired destination. You can reach there by bus or taxi. Bus will cost you less than $1 for City’s tourist spots and $5 to reach outside of the city.
• Ideal for:  For family and new couple.

02. The Pearl Qatar:

Another place is Pearl Qatar. The "Marsa Malaz Kempinski" on Pearl Qatar has a lighting ceremony at its grand staircase. This hotel also has a surprise appearance from Santa, cookies, cakes, joyful Christmas music around their big Christmas tree. 

Another hot spot for tourists. If you want to spend your Christmas time in desert sea beach, then this place is ideal for you. But for this you should be worried how to manage your entire accommodation and fun things together. So. Let’s see.

• Where to Stay: You can stay in many affordable hotels in Doha. I list some of best that is at your budget. You can stay in millennium hotel, steigenberger hotel. These hotels will cost you under $100 for one night.
• What to do: You may enjoy your Christmas in Pearl Qatar. You will enjoy your time by staying in man-made island. There you can also explore different culinary too.
• How to Reach: If you want to go Pearl Qatar by bus, you can go there. 777-line bus and taxi will drive you there within 17 minutes and for this you have to cost $11 to $14.
• Ideal for:  This place is ideal for family and children.

03. Lusail City:

Also "Lusail City" has a very lovely decoration all around the city during Christmas. A walk with your loved ones will be enjoyable during Christmas.

Your Christmas celebration will get a new horizon if you make a plan to visit this beautiful place. This place is an artistic symbol of Qatar. You can make a plan to go there with your family. But for these, you have to keep these in your mind such as

• Where to Stay: The first question comes to your mind is about accommodation in Lusail City. You can stay in Gulf Pearls Hotel, La Villa Suites Hotel and IHG hotels. These hotels are very affordable to everyone.
• What to do: The next important question for you know what you will do this place. Well, you can explore many places such as Lusail Marina, Crescent Park and Wadi Lusail park.
• How to Reach: You can reach Lusail city by bus. You will get a bus from Doha and it will cost you $21 and takes 32 minutes to reach there.
• Ideal for: This place is ideal for Family and children.

Necessary Things to Carry During Christmas in Qatar:

An excellent and thrilling holiday, observed by Christians greatly is Christmas. So a great number of people chose to celebrate Christmas in different amazing places like Qatar. If you are one of them, do not forget to carry necessary things during Christmas.

So, here is a complete list of necessary things to carry during Christmas:

• Necessary documents like passports, visa, ticket etc.
• Hot clothes to fight against winter.
• Phone, laptop, charger.
• Shoes, masks, tissues. 
• Thermal Trousers.
• Gloves and Scarves etc. 

Top 5 Places Must Visit During Christmas in Qatar:

So, you have gathered a great amount of knowledge about celebrating Christmas in Qatar. Here are top 5 places must visit during Christmas in Qatar have given below:

• The Intercontinental Doha City: The Intercontinental Doha City holds their ceremony at their lobby where there are Christmas Carols around their Christmas Tree and other festive events.
• The Grand Hyatt Doha: The Grand Hyatt Doha also has a lighting ceremony. It also has the singers from Doha to provide entertainment.
• The Hilton's Doha: The Hilton's Doha has a tree ceremony in the Lobby Lounge. The hotel's Choir sings festive songs. Drinks and Canapés are served to the guests. Santa pays a visit too.
• The Doha's Marriott: The Doha's Marriot holds different events too. There is a big entertainment room featuring a bouncy castle and other games set up for kids. There are soft and alcoholic drinks for the customers.
• The Marsa Malaz Kempinski: "The Marsa Malaz Kempinski" on the Pearl Qatar holds a lighting ceremony at its grand staircase. It also has cookies, cakes, Santa and Christmas music around their Christmas Tree.

So, you have caught the overall info about Christmas in Qatar. Qatar is always great and also perfect for celebrating several big holiday seasons like Christmas. If you have any plan to make a trip during this FIFA World Cup 2022 in Qatar. You may have the opportunity to spend your Christmas in Qatar just to wait only 12 days in Qatar.