Germany: Known for its traditional Christmas markets, Germany is home to the world-famous Nuremberg Christkindlesmarkt, which dates back to the 16th century.
France: In Strasbourg, recognized as the "Capital of Christmas," the city boasts one of the oldest Christmas markets in Europe, with festivities dating back to 1570.
Italy: Naples features an elaborate tradition of crafting handmade nativity scenes called "presepi," often showcasing local life and culture.
Austria: Vienna’s Christmas markets offer a unique blend of music and festive food, with a famous open-air ice rink in front of the City Hall.
Sweden: The Swedish celebrate St. Lucia Day on December 13, a festival marking the start of the Christmas season with candlelit processions and special pastries.
United Kingdom: The iconic Christmas pudding is a staple dessert in Britain, traditionally steamed for hours and containing a mix of dried fruit and spices.
Finland: Home to Santa Claus Village in Rovaniemi, many tourists visit to experience authentic Finnish Lapland and meet Santa Claus himself.
Spain: In Catalonia, the "Caga Tió," or "pooping log," is a traditional Christmas figure that children hit with sticks to release candy and presents.
Czech Republic: The festive season includes the Christmas Eve dinner being a meatless meal, often consisting of fish and potato salad.
Norway: Norwegians celebrate Christmas with a tradition called "Julebord," a series of festive meals held throughout December, featuring cured meats, fish, and sweets.
Greece: In Greece, children traditionally sing carols called "Kalanda" on Christmas Eve, often accompanied by a triangle, to receive sweets and money.
Belgium: The city of Brussels hosts a grand Christmas market called "Winter Wonders," which features a massive light and sound show on the Grand Place.
Denmark: The Danish celebrate with the "julefrokost," a Christmas lunch featuring various traditional dishes such as herring, liver pate, and roast pork.
Iceland: Known for the "Yule Lads," 13 mischievous figures who visit children during the 13 nights leading up to Christmas, each with its unique characteristic.
- Scotland: The Scots celebrate Hogmanay, a New Year’s Eve festival that blends Christmas festivities with local customs, including bell ringing at midnight.
Christmas is a good time to go away. Flying to a European city is the best way to breathe in the holiday atmosphere with magic and unseen traditions…
Christmas is a good opportunity to go away, pack a suitcase and unplug from the daily routine. Some people choose the mountains, some a distant island, some prefer a European capital. Yes, because spending a few days outside of Italy is always a tempting idea that everyone likes is the way to discover many incredible places and new traditions. The Christmas, in Europe, as indeed throughout the world is a party very much felt by young and old, it is the time when each of us gets to immerse ourselves in a fairy-tale atmosphere. In Northern Europe more than in any part of our continent for example, the atmosphere becomes truly unique and visiting one of these countries becomes a truly incredible experience. Here are some destinations to visit for Christmas 2024 if you plan to take a trip…
Copenhagen: the capital city that makes young and old dream
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A riot of lights, a scene that looks like that of a storybook, the capital of Denmark at Christmas tastes like magic. From the beginning of November, the city takes on a new face, and until the end of December it remains that city that transports you to a’truly incredible atmosphere. The most characteristic thing is the markets. Already at the entrance to the city it will not be difficult for you to realize how many emotions Copenhagen can give you.. The famous gardens of Tivoli are illuminated with thousands of lights, the scent of sweets and candy can be smelled in the air, the happiness of children will enrapture you. Here you will find one of the most famous markets in the city where you can find decorations, attend Christmas shows and ride the park’s rides. If a fairy tale is the theme then you can be enchanted in the Andersen Market in Nytorv Square. where you can meet the writer and elves handing out typical sweets. A visit to the Museums that hold the greatest treasures of all time should not be missed.
Ljubljana: the special destination not far from Italy
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Ljubljana is one of the closest capitals to Italy and is therefore a very easy destination to reach. La city is small and allows one to intimately experience this magical holiday atmosphere. The city is decorated in a very picturesque and special way, many are the markets created with wonderful little wooden houses, which become places not only for shopping, but also for meeting. The atmosphere is made even more fairy-tale-like by the many free concerts that are held in the city. One very special one is the‘Christmas Art Market. which offers lots of handicrafts. if you choose to take a trip to Ljubljana at Christmas you will return home happy and should not miss a visit to the town of Bled, a place surrounded by nature and bathed by the lake of the same name, where you can witness the spectacle of “wishing bell” Dec. 25: An illuminated bell is dipped to evoke a romantic local legend.
Salzburg: the elegant and refined city
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If you want a more exclusive, refined and richly fascino, surely a good idea is visit Salzburg. The city of Mozart, of chocolates, castles, the Dom Quarter seducate and you will not be able to resist its beauty. Salzburg is a concentration of medieval streets, a succession of Baroque buildings, a city where you can breathe a regal and noble air. Its beauty is confirmed by the fact that the city is from the 1997 Unesco World Heritage Site.. If you want to enter a storybook at Christmas, enter the old town. Advent here is really special, especially if the city is covered in snow. Salzburg is the romantic destination if you want to go on a couple’s trip. A visit to the traditional Christmas Market, which dates back to the 1400s and is located in the square in front of the Hohensalzburg Fortress and around the Salzburg Cathedral..
Bruges: for a relaxing and romantic Christmas vacation
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About. romantic destinations, an unusual city to visit is undoubtedly Bruges. This little medieval gem located in Belgium manages to combine tradition and modernity to make your trip truly unique. This location in Flanders has an all-medieval feel. Its monuments, its streets full of buildings of yesteryear take the visitor back to a bygone atsmohere and give a feeling of peace and well-being. Christmas in the city is celebrated with the Winter Glow where as the name it is light that is the protagonist. It involves the installation of 500 Christmas trees among the maze of narrow streets and canals, ancient cases and romantic bridges that will truly leave you breathless.
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