,,Due to the Georgian Orthodox Church’s use of the Julian calendar, Christmas isn’t officially celebrated in Tbilisi until January 7. Decorations and festivities start much earlier, however, with city-wide light displays, Christmas markets, and musical performances ready to dazzle visitors starting in December.  

The one thing to get you in the spirit: Located in Tbilisi’s Freedom Square, the Liberty Monument (which depicts Saint George slaying a dragon) is covered with cascading lights to create a massive makeshift Christmas tree.

The cozy-chic vibes at Stamba Hotel are unparalleled—think buttery leather sofas, lush hanging plants, and floor-to-ceiling shelves of vintage books," - a journalist of the publication, Caitlin Morton, writes.

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