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If you're planning a stay in an Amsterdam hotel over the festive season, you won't want to miss the city's annual Winter Magic celebrations. From mid-December to early January, the city's famous canals are lit up with plenty of Christmas spirit as the boats are decorated for the holidays with coloured lights and ornaments. Events get underway during the second weekend of December, when Winter Magic events are officially opened. Festivities - which have become a Christmas staple in the Dutch city - include a holiday sing-along canal cruise that passes through Amsterdam before finishing at Rembrandt Square. Everyone is welcome to participate - and you can rest assured that many songs will be sung in English! If you're staying in Amsterdam hotels during the week of Christmas itself, you won't want to miss the spectacular Christmas Canal Parade. This event is a warm and friendly celebration of the city's diverse cultural population - find a canalside spot on the parade route and you'll be in for a treat! As boats decorated with lights, colours and costumes float by, groups of parade singers lend a seasonal flair to the festivities by performing Christmas classics. The parade route sees boats float from Browersgracht through the Prinsengracht, finishing on the Amstel in a bright display to get you in the holiday spirit. Every night of Winter Magic sees a group of decorated boats convene on the Amstel, so even if you can't make the Christmas Canal Parade, you'll still be treated to a colourful display during your stay in Amsterdam. In fact, the city is a great place to get yourself into the Christmas spirit - browse for gifts in the eclectic Dutch markets and enjoy the locals' friendly hospitality. And on New Year's Day, you'll be treated to another canal parade as the city's finest volunteers float through the city and the Winter Magic festivities come to an end. You'll be able to take in all the special seasonal events during your stay in cheap hotels in Amsterdam - you may even find great deals on airfare and accommodation online. Start planning your festive Dutch getaway today! If you're looking for a great selection of reputable Amsterdam hostels, Hostelbookers can help. Get in touch with us today to reserve your bed in some of Europe's best hostels - you'll be enjoying Amsterdam on a budget before you know it!
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