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Christmas in Lisbon
Written by Philippa Burne, UK, December 2011
This is a particularly family-focused time in Portugal with a big meal on Christmas Eve, gifts exchanging, then on to Midnight Mass. On Christmas Eve the generations of the family gather together in ...
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Christmas in Salzburg
Written by Viator, November 2012
Salzburg sits prettily on the river Salzach, hemmed in by the bluff slopes of Kapuzinerberg Mountain. At Christmas, Austria’s most romantic city dons its glad-rags and puts on a splendid show. ...
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Christmas in Vatican City
Written by Jessica, USA, November 2012
Christmas is one of the bigger holidays on the Italian calendar, and one of the most popular spots to be at Christmas is in Vatican City .
Even if you’re not Catholic, being in St. Peter’s Square ...
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Christmas in Zurich
Written by Zoe Smith, United Kingdom, November 2012
From singing Christmas trees and swimming Santas to world-class shopping, Zurich might be one of Europe’s most unique places to celebrate the festive season, and there’s a host of fun events to keep ...
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Christmas Lights in London
Written by London Expert: Gavin, United Kingdom, November 2011
The Christmas lights have been switched on in Oxford Street to add some festive cheer to the dark nights. It’s starting to be Christmastime in London and there is rarely a more enchanting time to ...
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Christmas Market in Lille
Written by Philippa Burne, UK, December 2011
Lille is one city on the edge: it’s architecture hints at its closeness to neighbouring Belgium, it’s a major French student town (always cultural edgy…) and it’s a major intersection in the ...
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Christmas Markets in Italy
Written by Philippa Burne, UK, November 2011
It’s that time of the year – a frenzy of gift buying for family and friends and if you’re in Italy it just gives you more of an excuse to shop in the world’s top style destination. Not surprisingly ...
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Christmas Markets in Normandy
Written by Christine, USA, January 2013
Many visitors to Paris take short trips to Normandy to see the WWII memorials and battlegrounds, but in December there’s even more reason to head to the region—the Christmas markets of Normandy. ...
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Christmas Markets in Rome
Written by Jessica, USA, November 2012
Outdoor Christmas markets are a common element to many parts of Europe
during the holiday season. They’re especially typical of Germanic
countries, but their popularity has made other countries ...
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Christmas Markets in The Netherlands
Written by Viator, November 2012
The Netherlands springs to life in December, holding traditional Christmas markets in many towns against a backdrop of prettily illuminated gabled houses, canals, lavishly decorated Christmas trees ...
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Christmas Markets in Tuscany
Written by Jessica, USA, November 2012
While each town in Tuscany
will get into the Christmas spirit to some degree, shopping aficionados
will want to make sure to visit the cities and towns that include good
Christmas markets in ...
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Christmas on the Amalfi Coast
Written by Jessica, USA, December 2012
The Amalfi Coast ,
unlike most beach-centric destinations, probably isn’t on top of most
lists for Christmas vacations. This isn’t a tropical climate we’re
talking about, so the weather over the ...
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Christmas Shopping in London
Written by Philippa Burne, UK, December 2011
If you’re after something a bit more unusual as gifts this year avoid the high street shops in London and try one of these: 1. Traditional Christmas Market at Southbank - 60 little wooden ...
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Christmastime in Rome
Written by Philippa Burne, UK, November 2011
Since Rome is basically the place from where Christianity was consolidated and spread, it’s no surprise that its makes a big deal out of Christmas–as it should; the Eternal city’s monuments and ...
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Christmas Tours in London
Written by Viator, November 2012
Celebrate Christmas this year with Viator and see the top London attractions sparkle away from the crowds! London’s spectacular Christmas lights cast a spell over the city’s landmarks throughout the ...
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