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Known as the "Capital of Christmas," Strasbourg has 10 Christmas markets, a giant Christmas tree, and traditional food and drinks. A few rich markets include Christkindelsmärik, Strasbourg Cathedral Market, Haguenau Christmas Market, and Selestat Christmas Market.
The Christmas festivities in Andalusia start on Christmas Eve and continue until 6th January. The celebrations commence with the first sighting of chestnut vendors on the streets. They have events like Nativity Scenes, Santo Tomas Day, and Christmas Lottery's Raffle.
Rovaniemi is the official Santa Claus village where Christmas Eve is the main day of celebrations. Traditions include staying in igloos, strolling through the Elf's Farmyard, catering to Santa's reindeer, and indulging in Finnish desserts.
Copenhagen has a vibrant Christmas including markets, lights, and unique traditions. The markets include Hans Christian Andersen Christmas Market, Tivoli Gardens Christmas Market, and a few more. The whole place is lit up and hundreds of kayaks with Christmas decorations sail through the canals on December 13.
Christmas in Vienna is made up of enchanting decorations and renowned markets offering handcrafted gifts, local delicacies, and merry melodies from the Vienna Boys' Choir and the Vienna Philharmonic Orchestra.
Czechs celebrate Christmas Eve by decorating their houses and having traditional food, like fried carp with potato salad and other treats. There are also Prague Christmas Markets that open daily from December 2 to January 6. The main ones are held at the Old Town Square and Wenceslas Square.
Winter in Bruges is enchanting, particularly during the festive season when the city becomes a picturesque Christmas village. The Winter Glow festival hosts numerous winter celebrations, including the Bruges Christmas Market, a captivating light trail, ice skating, and more.
In Dresden, the Striezelmarkt Christmas market has been held at Altmarkt Square every year since 1434. It is a popular destination for tourists and locals during the holiday season.
During the Christmas season in Rome, from December 8th to January 6th, the Vatican City hosts the annual Concerto di Natale, featuring globally celebrated musicians. Visitors can enjoy the Piazza Navona Christmas Market, ice skating near Castel Sant'Angelo, and various Nativity Scenes.