Luxury tour company Abercrombie & Kent is launching a new holiday river cruise, "Christmas Markets on the Rhine." ...

Imagine the aroma of mulled wine and roasted chestnuts filling the crisp, winter air as you wander down cobbled streets surrounded by storybook buildings illuminated by a glow of white lights.

Why: Voted the best in Europe many times ... to 1786 and is the oldest market dedicated to nativity scenes and Christmas traditions. In the shadow of Barcelona Cathedral, no fewer than 160 ...

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 ...

But some more unusual traditions are celebrated for Christmas, including having pickles in your tree to throwing your shoes. A new study by easyJet, speaking to 2,000 British holidaymakers ...

Among other prevailing traditions during the holy month, shopping sprees are still dearly favored. With carols playing on the back, families gather together to look for the best Christmas markets in ...

From festive markets to new cultural experiences, find out why Americans are leaving behind their local traditions to celebrate this iconic holiday in Europe. While Christmas markets exist in ...

The most festive Christmas markets across Europe have been unveiled ... and its historical allure coupled with a focus on Polish traditions is what distinguishes it from other markets across ...

In Europe, cities like Valencia ... by lighting sparklers and small fireworks themselves. Mexico’s Christmas Eve traditions also included dazzling fireworks as part of the final posadas ...