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Christmas & New Year Traditions in Warsaw

Christmas always seems a bit more ‘Christmassy’ to us when it comes with both a bit of good old-fashioned tradition and a wintry climate in which to enjoy it. …

Christmas in Ljubljana

© Dunja Wedam / Visit Ljubljana In Ljubljana you don’t have to venture far to find signs of the holid

Christmas in Rome: A Festive Guide for Travellers

Christmas in Rome - two words that instantly conjure up images of sparkling lights, towering Christmas trees, the aroma of roasted chestnuts, and the echo of …

Christmas Traditions & New Year's Eve in Lucerne

Christmas in Lucerne is an enchanting experience, characterised by its unique charm and festive ambience. The city becomes a veritable winter wonderland, with …

Christmas & New Years' Eve in Berlin

The most wonderful time of the year, and don’t let anyone tell you different. Christmas is awesome, a glorious time when the cold weather is forgotten in the …

Christmas & New Years in Vienna

Like elsewhere in Central Europe, the tradition of the Christmas market (Weihnachtsmarkt) dates back to a distant past and recreates this warm nostalgic …

Christmas lunches and dinners in Joburg

It's the season to eat. And to make life even easier, we have put together a list of where to do just that. Treat the family to a delectable Christmas Eve …

Christmas in Athens

Athens gets less excited about Christmas and New Year than most of its northern European counterparts. It’s only during the last decade that the city has been …

Christmas markets

Chestnuts roasting on an open fire, Jack Frost nipping at your nose… there’s plenty of Christmas spirit to be found at Germany’s Christmas markets. In Munich, …

Christmas Special

Christmas in Wrocław: How to Spend the Holiday Season

Visiting Wrocław in December? You're in luck, as the holiday season is when the city gets all dolled up with festive decorations and the Main Square seemingly …

Christmas & New Year in Łódź

Christmas always seems a bit more ‘Christmasy’ to us when it comes with both a bit of good old-fashioned tradition and a wintry climate in which to enjoy it. …

Christmas markets, lights, fairs and festive fun in Joburg

The countdown to Christmas has begun, and the festive spirit is sweeping the city with markets, theatre shows, and twinkling light displays to enjoy. Here's …

Christmas market in Kassel: It's a fairy tale!

'Magic mirror on the wall, who's the fairest one of all' The hometown of the Brother Grimm's has certainly one of the most magical Christmas markets in the …

Christmas Markets in Belgrade

Belgrade’s Christmas event is more of a fair than a market, but let’s not split hairs; we’re here to enjoy romantic walks in the snow while eating and drinking …

Christmas & New Year in Prague

Christmas in Prague can be a beautiful thing. If you are lucky to see a snowfall, the city will momentarily be cleansed in pure beauty. A couple hours later; …

Christmas in Krakow - Traditional Polish Food & Activities!

Few places in Europe seem more suited for the holiday season than Kraków, one of the best European destinations for Christmas! Amongst the strongly-rooted …

Christmas Continental Market at Belfast City Hall

The perennially popular Belfast Christmas Market returns to the city this festive season from Sat 18 Nov - 22 Dec 2023 adding stalls packed with cheer, beer, …

Christmas & New Year's Eve in Gdańsk

It's no secret, December in Gdańsk, (as well as the neighbouring cities Sopot and Gdynia) is all about Ch

Review: A Marry Little Christmas at Market Theatre

Nothing prompts conversations about tradition quite like Christmas. The inner child within all of us wants to stick to the tried and tested, whereas the …

Warsaw Christmas Markets & Winter Holiday Magic

Warsaw is hardly the first city that springs to mind when it comes to festive holiday cheer. The city’s modern skyscrapers and austere socialist arch

Czech Christmas Carp

Come Christmas season in Czechia - which these days seems to kick off right around 1 November - Prague's Old Town is a sea of market stalls, the scent of …

Seville Christmas Markets

Lovingly known as the “Frying Pan of Europe,” Seville holds its own Christmas markets throughout December, with festive motifs lit up all around the city and …

An Estonian Christmas

Though they feel like they’re as much a part of the December scenery as the long nights and the snow, in fact Christmas trees, Santa Claus and the other …

Where to eat out in Joburg – Christmas and New Year holidays

During the Christmas and New Year holidays, Joburg's frenetic pace tends to slow down as many Joburgers head off to the beach or to visit family in rural …

Katowice Christmas Markets & Holiday Traditions

Katowice isn't the first place anyone thinks of when it comes to capturing the holiday spirit, but the city has made huge strides in recent years in terms of …

Wrocław Christmas & Holiday Magic

Wrocław for the Christmas Holidays 2024-25: What to do? Visiting Wrocław in December? You're in luck, as the holiday season is when the city gets all dolled …

The Great Orchestra of Christmas Charity | Poland's Big-hearted Charity

No, Charlie Brown, this isn’t the name of your next film; the Great Orchestra of Christmas Charity (known in PL as 'W

Poznań Christmas Markets & Winter Holiday Season Highlights

Visiting Poznań in December? You'll be glad you did, as the city gets all dolled up with festive decorations and seemingly explodes with light, sound and …

Polish Christmas Carols (Kolędy)

The singing of holiday carols (kolędy) is extremely popular in Poland, and the Poles possess a vast, seemingly inexhaustible songbook of ancient tunes …

Kolędowanie | A spectrum of cute and creepy Polish Christmas Carolling!

Making plenty of headlines in the 21st century for its ultra-conservative adherence to Catholicism, it should be no surprise that Christmas in Poland is a huge …

Zurich's Best Christmas Markets & Events

In recent years Christmas markets and special Christmas events have popped up all over the city of Zurich. They don't have a tradition going back centuries …

Istrian Christmas Customs

If Croatia is a diverse country, Istria is perhaps the region which displays the most extravagant individuality, perhaps because of being set apart on that …

Russian Poetry: A poem for Christmas by Joseph Brodsky

Joseph Brodsky, who jokingly referred to himself as "a Christian by correspondence," endeavoured from the time he "first took to writing poems seriously," to …

Old Russian Christmas Traditions

Christmas in the West is often seen as a modern commercial phenomenon. But here the spirit of old Pagan days remains strong during 6th-13th January, when many …

Bulgarian Holidays and Traditions: Christmas Eve Dinner

The 40 day Fast On 15th November the countdown to the Bulgarian Orthodox Christmas starts with a 40 day fast, cutting out all animal products, that culminates …

12(+) Days Of Christmas In Kraków

Christmas in Kraków consists of some rather quirky traditions that often leave the uninitiated scratching their heads. From the kick-off of the holiday season …

Dubrovnik Christmas Traditions

Christmas in the Dubrovnik region has many colourful traditions centred on the true meaning of Christmas, peace and good cheer with family, neighbours and …

A Guide to Lucerne Christmas Markets: Festive Delights and Holiday Cheer

Lucerne, a picturesque city nestled between the serene waters of Lake Lucerne and the majestic Swiss Alps, transforms into a winter wonderland during the …

Belfast Sparkles for Christmas 2021

Belfast's Once Upon a Time themed Christmas season gets underway on Sat 20 and Sun 21 Nov with two enchanted evenings of family fun, fairy tale magic and …

XIX International Arts Festival "Orthodox Christmas in Lithuania"

XIX International Arts Festival "Orthodox Christmas in Lithuania" PROGRAM Dec. 14, 2022 at 7 p.m. st. St. Catherine's Church  K.VARDELI STRING QUARTET (

Wigilia - Poland's Christmas Eve Feast

In Poland, Wigilia (ENG: Christmas Eve) is centred around a feast that consists of a whopping 12 courses – one for each of Jesus'

It's Christmas time: Things to do in Zagreb

Tis the season to be jolly and Advent in Zagreb is all about that! As you stroll through the city you’ll be delightfully overwhelmed by the scent of grilled …

Top 3 Christmas markets in Europe: Vienna, Ljubljana & Zagreb

Vienna Christmas markets and events   Vienna's tourist season is in full swing during Christmas time, and to help you make the most of it, we've put together …

The Magical Christmas Markets of Paris

Paris is undeniably enchanting year-round, but there's something extra special about it at Christmas. Twinkling lights adorn Haussmannian buildings, the

The Best Christmas Markets & Events in Lucerne

Lucerne has a rich diversity of Christmas markets and events. The first starts at the beginning of December and operates until December 22. Your reason for …

Birmingham Frankfurt Christmas Market

London might get all the attention, but those in the know head to Birmingham for their English Christmas market excitement. Well, technically England, but the …

Gifts from Poland - The Best Polish Souvenirs

If you're pondering what may be the best present to buy for friends and family, look no further than our friendly tips on typically Polish gifts. They're …

What to Buy in Kraków: Kraków Gifts & Souvenirs

It's only natural to want to bring something back home to remember your time in Kraków, and buying gifts for those that didn't make the trip with you is an …

Szopki Krakowskie | Kraków's Quirky Nativity Scenes

One of Kraków’s most unique and singular Christmas traditions is the popular creation of ‘Christmas cribs’ or ‘szopki.' While many churches across the country …

NOËL 2019 - Designer Gifts Fair

The 11th edition of NOËL will take place on 14th & 15th December at Hanul Gabroveni, a place full of history and culture situated in the heart of …

Locally made Joburg gift ideas

"Local is lekker (good)" as they say and we love supporting and promoting homegrown brands. From beautiful homeware pieces and statement T-shirts to the finest …

#JoziCoffeeSpots Great gifts for coffee lovers

Joburg loves coffee, and this city is a coffee capital with new independent coffee shops and roasters popping up all the time. To keep you up to speed with …

14 Things to Do in Winter In & Around Gdańsk!

It's around that time in the earth's orbit where things start getting a little colder, darker and stormier here on the Baltic and, while most businesses in …

Things to Do in Winter In & Around Gdańsk

It's around that time in the earth's orbit where things start getting a little colder, darker and stormier here on the Baltic, and most businesses in Tri-City …

Grudzień | December in Poland

The month of Grudzień takes its name from the word grudy, referring to the parts of the soil that are visibly frozen in lumps. And, as the name may suggest, …

Lake Bled or Ljubljana? Winter Destinations Compared

When it comes to winter destinations, two of Slovenia’s gems shine a little brighter in the colder months: Lake Bled and Ljubljana. Both locations have their …

Where to travel! South African travel news and inspiration – June 2024

We're always on the lookout for fresh and interesting places to stay and what's new in local travel news. In our latest travel update we share the rundown of …

Entertainment and family fun at The Zone @ Rosebank

The Zone @ Rosebank is known for its concentration of great restaurants and wide variety of retail outlets. It's also a perfect lifestyle and entertainment …

Where to travel! South African travel news and inspiration – November 2024

We're always on the lookout for fresh and interesting places to stay and see what's new on the local travel scene. In our latest travel update, we share news …

Hot Beer?

There are a number of ways to survive the winter in Poland, and we’ve tried them all, from dressing up like an Eskimo to staying in bed and refusing to get …

Spring and summer events to look forward to in Joburg (September – December 2025)

As the weather warms up, Joburg comes alive with a kaleidoscope of events. Whether you're into art, jazz, design, food, walking tours, wine, or jacaranda …

Three Kings Day Procession in Kraków

A national work holiday in Poland, January 6th is marked by Three Kings Day processions in hundreds of cities across the country. The parade honours the three …

Three Kings Day Procession in Warsaw

Three Kings Day, known as 'Epiphany' in most of the west, is a national bank holiday in Poland observed on January 6th each year, as part of the country's …

Three Kings Day Procession in Poznań

The holiday of Three Kings or Trzech Króli (January 6) marks the end of the Christmas season in impressive style throughout Poland. A wholly Catholic holiday, …

Christmas

Holiday season in Poland officially kicks off on December 6th, which is known as Dzień Świętego Mikołaja to some and the feast day of St Nicholas to the rest. …

Christmas

The Holiday season in Poland officially kicks off on December 6th, which is known as Dzień Świętego Mikołaja to some and the feast day of St Nicholas to the …

Christmas

Holiday season in Poland of ficially kicks off on December 6th, which is known as Dzień Świętego Mikołaja to some and the feast day of St Nicholas to the rest. …

Christmas

Holiday season in Poland officially kicks off on December 6th, which is known as Dzień Świętego Mikołaja to some and the feast day of St Nicholas to the rest. …

Christmas

Holiday season in Poland officially kicks off on December 6th, which is known as Dzień Świętego Mikołaja to some and the feast day of St Nicholas to the rest. …

Christmas

Holiday season in Poland officially kicks off on December 6th, which is known as Dzień Świętego Mikołaja to some and the feast day of St Nicholas to the rest. …

Christmas

Holiday season in Poland of ficially kicks off on December 6th, which is known as Dzień Świętego Mikołaja to some and the feast day of St Nicholas to the rest. …

Christmas

The Holiday season in Warsaw officially kicks off on December 6th, which is known as Dzień Świętego Mikołaja to some and the feast day of St Nicholas to the …

Christmas

Holiday season in Poland of ficially kicks off on December 6th, which is known as Dzień Świętego Mikołaja to some and the feast day of St Nicholas to …

Christmas Eco-Market Sophienstrasse

In Mitte’s designer and gallery district, the ‘eco-friendly’ Christmas market takes place on Sophienstrasse, one of Berlin’s most beautiful streets. Now in its …

Christmas pyramid

The 8-metre high wooden Christmas pyramid at the Stadelhofen train station is a charming place for a stop during your Christmas shopping tour. Get a glühwein, …

Lucia Christmas Market

Taking its name and influence from the Nordic goddess of light, the Lucia Christmas Market is a festive party with a difference. All things Scandinavian are …

Salto Natale - Christmas Show

Salto Natale is the traditional Christmas show by Rolf and Gregory Knie, members of Switzerland's most famous circus family. Dozens of artists from around the …

Singing Christmas Tree

This small market is situated just a few steps from Bahnhofstrasse. The real attraction here is the singing Christmas tree: every day at 17:30 and 18:30 (Sat & …

First Christmas Tree marker

An historical account of the Blackhead’s Guild recorded in 1510 sheds some interesting light on Riga’s claim to Yuletide fame. According to the medieval …

Calik Christmas Ornaments Gallery

Few things are more nostalgic, enduring and sentimental to family members than a Christmas ornament, especially one that comes from such an overtly Catholic …

Berliner Weihnachtszeit

One of the oldest and most popular Christmas markets in Berlin (no small feat when you consider the history and popularity of the things here), the Berliner …

Luzerner Handwerksmarkt

This arts and crafts market located in the old town is a great place to pick up unique handmade gifts. Traders here are only allowed to sell goods they have …

Lozärner Wiehnachtsmärt

The most traditional of Lucerne's Christmas markets is located on the square next to the Franciscan Church (Franziskaner Kirche), a five-minute walk along the …

Venite

This is where multicultural Christmas celebrations take place. There are 20 market stands at Venite from 20 different countries, most of which sell food and …

Christkindlimarkt

Closed - no market anymore since 2018!  Around 50 wooden market stands on the lower level of the train station offer a colourful mix of gifts such as scented …

Designschenken

Around 100 of young Swiss designer labels present their creative design products during this three-day festival. It is held at Viscosistadt just outside …

Holy Shit Shopping

Christmas shopping with a difference. Holy Shit Shopping is the festive shopping experience gone rouge, the magical result of combining traditional Christmas …

Weihnachtsmarkt at the Klunkerkranich

Another rooftop Christmas market in Berlin, the fun at the Klunkerkranich offers something a little different to the mass of tradition on show. The range of …

Winterzauber on the Deck 5

Even the most beautiful of summers must come to an end. With winter well and truly here, be sure to visit the highest Christmas Market in Berlin, and enjoy all …

Katowice Market Square Ice Rink

Opening in early December as part of Katowice's Christmas Market, this petit outdoor ice rink is an added bonus for everyone to en