These off-the-beaten-path gems have been offering some of the best Christmas markets in Europe to light up even the darkest winters since the Middle Ages. This historical tradition mixed with ...

Like many European Christmas traditions, the burning of the Yule Log is based on ancient pagan rituals – in this case, the celebration of the Winter Solstice just a few days before Christmas.

There are six European countries where Christmas is celebrated 13 days later than Britain. The reason why January 7 is the big day elsewhere all comes down to the historical use of calendars.

Thankfully, Europe has other options — one of which ... Plan a trip in December if you'd also like to experience Valletta's Christmas markets or in February to see the city during Carnival.

and a Christmas market that rivals the rest of Europe, Belgrade is a wonderful place to enjoy the magic of the festive season. It’s not as odd a question as it seems. Christmas in Serbia is ...

Just about every European city becomes chock full of tourists during the summer months. However, those crowds are avoidable if you're willing to embrace cooler temperatures. Not only will you run ...

BEIJING, Dec. 23, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- This year, give something special for Christmas: the authentic taste of European fruit and vegetables. Thanks to the project ‘The European Art of Taste: ...

The celebration of Christmas traditions, both centuries-old and new, is underway in St. Paul’s historic Lowertown.  The annual European Christmas Market, known for its intricately-decorated ...