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Observance of Christmas in various locations around the world. The observance of Christmas around the world varies by country. The day of Christmas, and in some cases the day before and the day after, are recognized by many national governments and cultures worldwide, including in areas where Christianity is a minority religion.
From the ‘Capital of Christmas’ in France to the traditional markets littered throughout Germany, Austria and Belgium, these are the places to visit whether you’re looking for great gifts ...
Wrocław is regarded as one of Poland’s most beautiful cities, but it takes things to another level at Christmas. The city’s Christmas market, spread across Plac Solny and Market Square, is ...
More than 25 themed Christmas markets span the city’s squares and promenades during Advent for Christmas. Festively decorated stalls are filled with colorful ornaments, woolen scarves, heart ...
Many families begin the celebration on Heiligabend (literally, Holy Evening, or Christmas Eve) in the afternoon or evening. Although there are two legal holidays in Germany, [Austria], most cantons of Switzerland and Liechtenstein for Christmas, Christmas Eve is not one of them, and in Switzerland, many companies and stores are open for a half-day in the morning until 4 p.m, after which ...
Christkind. The Christkind (German for 'Christ-child'; pronounced [ˈkʁɪstˌkɪnt] ⓘ), also called Christkindl, is the traditional Christmas gift-bringer in Austria, Switzerland, southern and western Germany, the Czech Republic, Croatia, Liechtenstein, Luxembourg, the eastern part of Belgium, Portugal, Slovakia, Hungary, parts of northeastern France, Upper Silesia in Poland, parts of Latin ...
joe daniel price/Getty Images. 5. Tallinn Christmas Market (Tallinn, Estonia). Location: Raekoja Plats Dates: Dec. 1, 2023 – Jan. 7, 2024 Why We Love It: amazing food and drink, traditional ...
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