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Christmas in Bosnia and Herzegovina

2016-12-07 by Phil Butler

Christmas market

Christmas in Bosnia and Herzegovina is a holiday of love and light, with typical traditions to enchant tourists, good food, and a lot of interesting events.

Tags: Christmas, Father Frost, Santa, Sarajevo, Sarajevo Christmas

Greece Celebrates St. Nicholas December 6

2016-12-04 by Aleksandr Shatskih

The town of Naxos Sergio Alvarez CC 2.0

For visitors to Greece during this Christmas season, the religious feast of Agios Nikolaos (St. Nicholas) is celebrated each year as pilgrims travel to Naxos for St. Nicholas in the village of Kynidaro, and to the old the chapel of Agios Nikolaos at Faros.

Tags: Agios Nikolaos, Christmas, Cycladese, Faros, Greek Christmas, Kynidaro, Naxos, Saint Nicholas

Merry Christmas, Mother Russia

2015-01-07 by Phil Butler

Christmas Eve in Russia

Across Russia today orthodox Christians are celebrating their Christmas with unique cheer. January 7th, the 40 days of Lent preceding having been observed, sees the day dawn on a national holiday a glitter with celebratory cheer. Here’s wishing a Merry Christmas to all Mother Russia, and a remembrance from my fellow Americans. “Judge not, and […]

Tags: Christmas, Orthodox Christmas, Orthodox religion, Russia

Top Romantic Christmas Getaways

2012-12-14 by Guest Author

Four Seasons Bora Bora

Even though many associate the Christmas season with heavy snowfall and frigid extremities, those in the market for a romantic Christmas getaway have many warm-weather options at their disposal.

Tags: Christmas, Christmas Getaways, Romantic Christmas, romantic getaways

A Christmas Story in Bernkastel-Kues

2011-12-25 by Mihaela Lica Butler

Christmas toys for kids.

The Bernkastel-Kues Christmas market is open the entire advent season, giving locals and tourists alike the chance to purchase authentic Christmas gifts, carefully handcrafted by local artisans.

Tags: Bernkastel Kues, Christmas, Christmas Market, germany

A Very Cultural Christmas – Fantastic European Xmas Trips For Schools

2011-12-17 by Guest Author

Christmas in Berlin

The towns and cities of Europe really come alive this time of year and from festive markets to interactive museums, kids and teachers alike will be in for a decorated delight.

Tags: Christmas, festive fun, school trips, travel

Pantos, Pleasures and Peppa Pig – Christmas Shows and Events in London for the Whole Family

2011-12-13 by Guest Author

Winter Wonderland

Everybody loves an outing to the theatre at Christmas time and London has a myriad of shows, musicals and events for your family this Christmas.

Tags: children, Christmas, events, festive fun, kids, London, pantomime, parents, theatre

Best Things to Do in Europe Over Christmas

2011-12-09 by Guest Author

drunken Santa

Our guest author, Warren Kings, takes a satirical look at some Christmas habits in Europe. Take his thoughts with a grain of salt. Sometimes life is about having fun.

Tags: Christmas, christmas fun, christmas party, fun christmas

Tallinn’s Open Air Museum Celebrates Christmas Tomorrow

2010-12-17 by Mihaela Lica Butler

Inside Kutsari-Härjapea farm - backing bread

With the Christmas Village at the Estonian Open Air Museum the organizers hope to revive some of the Christmas celebrations of Estonia’s ancestors.

Tags: Christmas, christmas in estonia, christmas in tallin, Christmas tradition, Christmas travel, Christmas Village, Estonian Open Air Museum

Latvian Ethnographic Open-air Museum Celebrates Christmas

2010-12-17 by Mihaela Lica Butler

Winter Solstice 2009 in Latvian Ethnographic Open Air Museum

The Latvian Ethnographic Open-air Museum invites visitors who stop by on December 19th between 12:00 and 21:00 to celebrate an early Christmas, with folk group performances, acting workshops, and a horse-drawn sleigh ride.

Tags: Christmas, Christmas traditions, Latvia, Latvian Ethnographic Open-air Museum

Maryland Connects With Baltics for Christmas Tidings

2010-11-16 by Phil Butler

The Livinian Brothers of the Sword

A Maryland Christmas tree growing association seeks to connect with the original birthplace of decorated tree celebration. Using a government grant, the growers connect with the Baltic country of Latvia, hoping to tie the world of Christmas more closely together. Agrophilia Travel News takes a look at the nebulous search for Christmas tree celebratory origin.

Tags: Brothers of the Sword, Christmas, Christmas in Europe, Christmas research, Christmas travel, clebrations, Federal grants, Holy Roman Empire, Livonian Order, Maryland Christmas Tree Association, Medieval Livonia, origin of Christmas, Terra Mariana, world celebrations

Celebrate Christmas In Estonia for a Song

2010-10-28 by Phil Butler

Tallinn Market Square at Christmas

Not everyone knows, but Tallinn, Estonia is the home of the Christmas Tree. For a truly unique experience this season, many will travel to this ancient city to celebrate at perhaps Europe’s most famous Christmas market. At least one of the city’s luxury hotels wants you to experience the season in style. Argophilia Travel News spotlights Schloessle Hotel’s Christmas welcome package – 5 star accommodations and service for a song.

Tags: 5 start hotel, Christmas, Christmas 2010, Christmas package, Christmas tradition, Estonian Christmas, hotel deals, Leading Hotels, Luxury Hotels, Schloessle Hotel, Tallinn Christmas, travel deals

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