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Christmas

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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