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Top 5 small-town German Christmas markets

Christmas markets in Germany are a must for everyone to experience during the Advent season.

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Traditional Gluehwein Recipe, Mulled Wine Recipe

Want to learn how to make your own Gluehwine at home? Yvonne Christ of TheOmaWay.com has the perfect recipe!

Helpful hints for the Heidelberg Christmas market

Heading to Heidelberg during the holidays? Here are eight things you should know about the 2018 Christmas market.

Lapland, Finland: Home of reindeer and Santa Claus

Santa Claus is a real man of mystery. A mere mention of his name can either strike fear or incite sheer delight in the hearts of the world’s youth.

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8 markets outside of Germany

Christmas market season is well underway. While you have probably visited some near you, take a chance on these eight markets sprinkled throughout Europe! Take a train, bus, or drive — either way,...

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12 tastes of a Christmas market

For many, the thrill of a Christmas market isn’t found in all the little trinkets you can pick up, but the experience of living in the moment: The twinkling, shimmering lights, the sweet and savory...

11 market photo ops

One of the most exciting parts about the weather turning cold in Germany is the growing anticipation for the Christmas markets (Christkindlmarkt). Finding unique gifts or the most ostentatiously...

10 gifts to purchase from markets

Christmas markets are part of the German cultural experience that makes the holiday season particularly special, especially if you can’t spend it with loved ones back home. From the brightly lit huts...

9 tips to enjoying markets with kids

Our boys were four and almost two when we eagerly made our way across the German border and into France to attend our first European festival. While our first fest experience as a family was magical...