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2. These European Christmas Markets Are the Most Magical Escapes

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   A Christmas market brings together all of Europe's festive finest in one spot. With many known for food, some known for the decor, and others for their great ambiance, I decided to do a deep dive

3. The European towns and cities that are magical at Christmas - AOL

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   Valkenburg, in the southern Netherlands, has much of the usual European Christmas charms to entice visitors: lights, trees, stalls and gluhwein galore. However, what makes it special is the fact ...

4. The best Christmas markets taking place around the ... - AOL

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   With reindeer rides, a giant Ferris wheel and a classic Nativity scene, Vienna’s magical spectacle encapsulates the festive spirit fantastically. ... One of Europe’s oldest Christmas markets ...

5. Kraków szopka - Wikipedia

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   Kraków szopki [ˈkrakuf ˈʂɔp.ki] or nativity scenes (crib, crèche) (Polish: szopka krakowska) are a Christmas tradition originating from Kraków, Poland, and dating back to the 19th century. An unusual and characteristic feature of the szopka is the use of historical buildings of Kraków as a backdrop for the Nativity of Jesus . [ 1 ]

6. Nativity scene - Wikipedia

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   Neapolitan presepio at the Carnegie Museum of Art in Pittsburgh Detail of an elaborate Neapolitan presepio in Rome. In the Christian tradition, a nativity scene (also known as a manger scene, crib, crèche (/ k r ɛ ʃ / or / k r eɪ ʃ /), or in Italian presepio or presepe, or Bethlehem) is the special exhibition, particularly during the Christmas season, of art objects representing the birth ...

7. The Nativity (Piero della Francesca) - Wikipedia

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   The painting depicts a scene from the birth of Jesus, and is one of the latest surviving paintings made by the artist before his death in 1492. Held by the National Gallery in London, it measures 124.4 cm × 122.6 cm (49.0 in × 48.3 in). [1] It is a popular image on Christmas cards. [2]

8. The 10 best Christmas markets in Europe to visit this year - AOL

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   Highlight: Instead of a traditional Christmas tree, the Vilnius Christmas market features a festive installation made from sustainable spruce branches, metal structures, garland, mirrors, and ...

9. Christmas pyramid - Wikipedia

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   In northern and eastern Europe traditional candles were used to achieve this goal. The Christmas pyramid would eventually unify these two traditions and become a symbol of Christmas celebrations. The forerunner of the pyramid was a construction known as a Lichtergestelle (literally: 'light stand') which were very popular in the 18th century ...