Like many European Christmas traditions, the burning of the Yule Log is based on ancient pagan rituals – in this case, the celebration of the Winter Solstice just a few days before Christmas.

Exploring traditional markets in historic European cities gives a unique insight into the region's rich cultural heritage.

Rice porridge, marzipan pig, carols, an empty plate, bacalhau, dressing up, Donald Duck. With Håkon Heggstad (Norsk Rikskringkasting), Agnieszka Bielawska (Polskie Radio), Andrea Lupi (Rádio e ...

With Christmas round the corner ... Cram-puss Thought to have its origins in Austria, although the tradition carries throughout Alpine Europe, Krampus is the antithesis of Santa Claus who instead ...

Like in most Central European countries, Christmas in Poland is a quaint and much-beloved affair. However, while Germanic traditions, like decorating trees, have spread so far as to be unsurprising, ...

European pagans "decked the halls ... Once word spread, the popularity of Christmas trees took off. It became a tradition throughout England and North America. Now, they can be found all over ...

The Denver Christkindl Market is a beloved holiday tradition that brings the charm of a German Christmas market to the heart ...