Holidays

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St. Nicholas and the Boots

St. Nicholas Day is December 6th. Many European people put boots out the night prior in hopes of getting a special gift.

Photo Of A cozy light brown cave decorated with Christmas lights and Santa, many people are gathered shopping small stalls.

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Visit the Cave Markets and Christmas Town in Valkenburg, Netherlands

If you didn’t think Christmas markets could get cozier, check out the Cave Markets and Christmas Town in Valkenburg, Netherlands.

Photo Of A giant, bright green, boot-shaped Christmas market mug with two smiling women inside.

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Market Mug of the Week: Köln

Check out this week’s favorite Christmas Market mug from Köln, Germany!

Photo Of A historic mosaic with faded yellow, red, and light blue tiles of the town of Sankt Wendel. The church and city walls are the main focus. There is also detailing of a boat in the background and white birds in the foreground.

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A day at Sankt Wendel’s medieval Christmas market

If you are looking to shake up your Christmas Market experiences, Sankt Wendel has a delightful Medieval-themed market that blends Christmas tradition with jesters, hot mead and flame-cooked treats.

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Get ready for Christmas market season

Christmas market huts are being assembled, our directory is up and running and Santa is ready to receive your letters.

Photo Of A glass Christmas market mug filled with red gluwein being held against a backdrop of twinkly lights.

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Market Mug of the Week: Mainz

Check out this week’s favorite Christmas Market mug from Mainz, Germany!

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First Santa sighting of the season

Santa visited the USO at Ramstein Air Base, Germany to bring some Christmas cheer, take some photos and encourage kids to send their letters via the Stars and Stripes.

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A pup’s perspective on Christmas markets

Join Jasper the dog as he follows his super sniffer and greets ice skaters during a jaunt through a glorious Christmas market.

Photo Of An up-close photo of a tall rainbow-striped Christmas market mug with hot chocolate in it.

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Market Mug of the Week: Munich

Check out this week’s favorite Christmas Market mug from Munich, Germany!

Photo Of A post-card style photo of a woman in a red coat holding a red, boot-shaped mug with the background of holiday-decorated half timber houses.

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Market Mug of the Week: Colmar

Check out this week’s favorite Christmas Market mug from Colmar, France!

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All Saint’s Day in Poland: A tradition of remembrance and light

In Poland, lighting candles and placing flowers in cemeteries are a continued tradition of remembrance for deceased loved ones.

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Remember, remember bonfire night

“Remember, remember, the fifth of November, Gunpowder treason and plot...” In England November 5th is Bonfire Night! Time to toss a straw man on the burning pyre and enjoy some fireworks.