Christmas and New Year festivities literally transform most of the cities in the world into a fun festive fair which is aglow with bright lights and music filling the air. Shopping festivals around the world for Christmas and New Year convert the world into a kind of wonderland with Santa appearing in deer-drawn carriages.

Be it the USA, UK or Australia, most of the stores have beautifully designed windows with Christmas themes to entice the buyer to spend this Christmas and New Year. Recession has affected the purchasing power of most people but these stores and shops are making sure to offer lucrative deals so that no one feels left out of this festive season.

The Grand Central Holiday Fair holds the shopping festival inside the Grand Central Terminal in New York, USA. No matter what the weather is outside, one can conveniently shop here from 10 am to 8pm on all days and including Sunday from 11 am to 7pm.

The Christmas market in UK offers an amazing experience at the Victorian Festival. The market has various stalls that offer gift ideas for the festive season that include stylish clothing & accessories, fine art, home ware, creative crafts and unique gifts.

When the world is facing the chill and cold and preparing for a white Christmas and New Year, Australia is bright with clear blue skies and sun shine. Overlooking the Broadwater in the heart of Gold Coast is the Australia Fair Shopping Center. From over 230 stores choose the latest trend for the best price including movie tickets.

The festive atmosphere makes shopping fun and not a chore to buy gifts and check off people from your gift list. Go shopping with your date and add to the fervor of this festive season.