Luxury tour company Abercrombie & Kent is launching a new holiday river cruise, "Christmas Markets on the Rhine." The voyage calls upon storybook villages in France and Germany that offer a plethora ...

Uncover the surprising pagan origins of some of our most cherished Christmas traditions ... The power princesses taking the reins of Europe’s royal houses ...

Christmas is a worldwide celebration filled with joy, featuring diverse customs and traditions, from Europe's winter beauty to South America's lively festivities, adding unique regional flavors.

Over time, Christmas gained popularity—and new traditions. In medieval England ... 15th-century Germany—have long been a tradition in Europe. In medieval England, Christmas was a 12-day ...

We all have our traditions at this time of year and I well remember back when I was growing up in England the two greetings were usually combined and people would wish each other Happy Christmas.

As in countries across Europe, Christmas markets often ... on December 1 marks the official countdown to Christmas in many Christian traditions. French supermarkets and other stores invariably ...

You may have heard of the Grinch, the dastardly Yin to Santa’s benevolent Yang, but there are some strange Christmas traditions in Europe that might have slipped off your radar. Here are five of our ...

I’m from the Cajun part of Texas, down on the coast next to Louisiana, so you got these fun traditions ... for my family in Europe, so that was really special. Favorite Christmas tradition ...

Some religious and political ideologies opposed Christmas in European history, and festive traditions have proved divisive across the continent at times. Few things encapsulate Europe's motto ...

One of the biggest celebrations of the year, Christmas is steeped in tradition and folklore. Decorating trees with fairy lights and dressing up tables is standard practice – but across Europe ...

This tradition gradually spread throughout Europe and eventually reached ... of light and renewal has left its marks on later Christmas traditions. Victorian influence: Christmas tree decoration ...