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Post by Owen on Dec 21, 2018 5:37:55 GMT
Favorite Christmas Music
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Silent Night with Lyrics ~
Jingle Bells with Lyrics ~
Twelve Days of Christmas with Lyrics ~
We Wish You a Merry Christmas with Lyrics ~
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Post by Owen on Nov 12, 2023 3:29:32 GMT
15 European Christmas Markets You Need To Go To in 2023
Christmas is already around the corner.
You may be in denial because snow has yet to arrive, but fall is behind us, and it’s high time to start planning your holiday travels.
Between the mulled wine, carols, and delicious sweet treats, organizing a trip to a Christkindelsmärik in Europe is the most festive way to head straight into the holiday season.
Christmas in Europe must be celebrated with a cinnamon coated chimny cakle in one hand and cheese-filled bratwurst in the other.
So, this year, plan for a perfectly wintry holiday experience at one of the seven best Christmas markets in Europe.
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Post by Owen on Nov 12, 2023 3:34:38 GMT
The 12 Most Festive Places To Celebrate Christmas in Europe
If one continent does the holiday season wholeheartedly it’s Europe — and most places don’t even have to try very hard. To get you in the festive holiday spirit, we’ve gathered together some of our favorite places in Europe that are perhaps even more beautiful and picturesque in winter. These villages, towns, and cities have all the right ingredients: bustling Christmas markets, holiday light displays, delicious local seasonal delicacies, and stunning architecture — all topped off with a dusting of snow. From Bruges in Belgium to Tallinn in Estonia, here are the most festive places to spend– or just get excited for– Christmas in Europe. matadornetwork.com/read/festive-places-europe-holiday-spirit/
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Post by Owen on Nov 12, 2023 3:45:27 GMT
9 of the Most Beautiful Christmas Trees From Around the WorldIf you need a little help to get into the holiday spirit this year, get yourself a winter drink with a side of holiday treats and a tour of the world’s most beautiful Christmas trees. These towering pines (or sand piles, in some cases) are decked to the nines and shine brightly for celebrants around the world to enjoy. Here are the nine most beautiful, famous Christmas trees around the world, from Florida all the way to Lithuania. matadornetwork.com/read/beautiful-christmas-trees-around-world/
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Post by Owen on Nov 12, 2023 4:28:51 GMT
The Best Christmas Light Displays in Every StateFrom coast to coast, we've rounded up the best Christmas light displays in the U.S. Whether you live in Alabama or Wyoming, it just wouldn't be Christmastime without twinkling lights. Bulbs blinking red and green or classic white have become a part of the American Christmas identity, a symbol of prosperity, holiday cheer, and the end-of-the-year celebration. Christmas lights actually have a history that dates back to the pagan rituals of northern Europe. In winter, a bit of illumination has always served as a representation of hope that the sun would once again shine brightly, ending the darkness of December. Winter light traditions have come a long way, from early Yule Logs to candles on the German Christmas tree — perhaps the most flammable Christmas light iteration — to the LED Christmas light displays we know and love today. While travelers fly halfway around the world to see the European Christmas lights brightening holiday markets, we have some exquisite displays right here in the U.S. Whether you prefer a sophisticated tea light-lined spectacle or a drive-through LED extravaganza, here's where to find the best Christmas light displays in every state, most of which can be seen from late November to early January. www.travelandleisure.com/holiday-travel/best-christmas-lights-in-every-state#intro29 Sept 2023 ~ Updated
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Post by Owen on Nov 12, 2023 4:33:45 GMT
25 Best Christmas Towns in the U.S.From coast to coast, here are the most charming towns to visit for Christmas. Nothing quite compares to the joy of seeing a town bedecked with holiday decorations. The sight of boughs of holly and string lights can warm you even in the coldest temperatures. Everyone wants to spend Christmas in a town like that, seemingly plucked from a Hallmark movie, and there are plenty of them dotted all around the U.S. Festive destinations across the country beckon families and solo travelers alike. Prepare to find yourself drinking a hot toddy among locals at a cozy tavern, see some of the most epic light displays, and cross paths with Santa Claus himself as you stroll the streets of these charming Christmas towns. www.travelandleisure.com/holiday-travel/americas-best-towns-for-the-holidays22 Sept 2023
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Post by Owen on Nov 12, 2023 4:39:34 GMT
Travel & Leisure ~ Christmas TravelHere’s a surefire way to boost your Christmas cheer this season: try sitting down to a Christmas Eve feast in Venice, or riding in a horse-drawn carriage through Manhattan’s Central Park. End-of-year trips offer endless delight for the entire family—not to mention being the perfect antidote to the typical holiday stress. By simply setting your next Christmas break in a new or unexpected location, you’ll relive the wonder of the season all over again. A Christmas to suit all tastesLooking for something out of the ordinary this Christmas break? Seek out life-size gingerbread houses, or a candlelit performance of Handel’s Messiah. There’s endless excitement happening in America’s most scenic holiday towns. Hear (even join!) Christmas carolers in Aspen, perhaps, or tour elaborate mansions in Newport. Drawn to more balmy climates? Try hula lessons in Hawaii, or treat your kids to a Caribbean-themed reindeer routine in the Dominican Republic. Whether you’re after that classic white Christmas, or prefer something a little more unconventional, Travel + Leisure helps you plan the coziest, most magical holiday escape. The best time to travelWhether you’re exploring a secluded Swiss mountain village or chasing the Northern Lights in Sweden, travel during Christmastime might be one of the most rewarding ways to see the world. Travel + Leisure takes you around the world through different Christmas traditions—from ice skating in Amsterdam to a holiday concert at Paris’s Sainte-Chapelle church. Whatever your plans, it’s hard not to get inspired by the season’s most stunningly decked-out hotels and twinkling winter wonderlands. From Dubai to Hong Kong to New York, you’ll be amazed as the world’s capital cities light up in shades of red, green, and white. Looking to make this Christmas extra special? Try visiting one of Europe’s famous Christmas markets, where you can sip mulled wine, peruse wooden toys and local crafts, and end up at your luxury hotel, soaking by candlelight in your own private hot tub. www.travelandleisure.com/holiday-travel/christmas-travel
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Post by Owen on Nov 12, 2023 4:48:08 GMT
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Post by Owen on Nov 12, 2023 4:50:31 GMT
I Visited 8 European Christmas Markets in 2 Weeks — and These Were My FavoritesHere's what it's like to visit the Christmas markets in Germany, France, Switzerland, Austria, and Belgium — all in one trip. I have my hometown of Chicago to thank for my love of Christmas markets. When I was growing up, my family would make the one-hour trek from our northern suburb to Daley Plaza, where the Christkindlmarket is held. There would be a huge discussion around which weekend to go: The market opens in mid-November, so picking a pre-December Saturday or Sunday means you'll be less likely to run into crowds, but still a full month out from Christmas. On the other hand, venturing into the city closer to Dec. 25 guarantees you’ll be standing shoulder to shoulder with hundreds of other glühwein seekers, but the excitement and festivity of the season somehow makes the packed stalls feel quaint rather than claustrophobic. In order to find a happy medium, we’d typically choose the first weekend in December, which coincides with my twin sister's and my birthday. Our fondness of the Christkindlmarket is shared, and one year we got to talking about what it would be like to visit the markets this German-style one is based on. That’s how we found ourselves traveling across five European countries over the course of two weeks on a belated 30th birthday trip that had been delayed a few times due to COVID-19. My twin sister, Amanda, planned the whole thing, comparing "best of" lists from popular travel sites, researching the best modes of transportation to hop from one city to the next, and I got to go along for the magical ride. All in all, we basked in the wonder and pure joy of eight traditional European Christmas markets — here's what it was like. www.travelandleisure.com/european-christmas-markets-germany-france-switzerland-austria-belgium-6951231
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Post by Owen on Nov 12, 2023 8:49:39 GMT
The best Christmas hotels in LondonThe countdown to Christmas is extra glittery at these festive London hotels Jack and the Beanstalk, Puss in Boots and other thigh-slapping, crinoline-costumed pantomimes aren’t the only theatrical productions in London at Christmas (oh no they’re not): London's best hotels know how to put on a show too. And when it comes to long-established theatrics, there’s nothing like a grande dame – anyone looking for an immersive drama should head to their nearest Palm Court for afternoon tea. Now from as early as the beginning of November, Christmas trees and decorations are revealed with an expectation on par with the McQueen show at London Fashion Week. Here are the ultimate spots to book into with bells on, whether for a stay, a festive afternoon tea or a frosty cocktail or three. Come on, it’s Christmas (from eight weeks before…). www.cntraveller.com/gallery/christmas-hotels-london?10 November 2023
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Post by Owen on Nov 16, 2023 5:56:48 GMT
26 Best Christmas Markets in Europe, From Vienna to ZagrebSurrounded by snow-capped cathedrals and wooden chalets, these Christmas markets are as festive as it gets. No one does the holidays quite like Europeans. From December to January, Christmas markets in Europe blend tradition with culinary flair. Think wooden chalets in medieval squares, angelic choirs and snow-capped cathedrals, twinkly lights on trees, log fires, and perhaps most importantly, seasonal treats both savory and sweet, along with all the hot mulled wine you can drink. As the days become short and the temperatures drop, town squares fill with locals toasting the season, and celebrating with friends and family. Why not join them? Whether you want the long nights of nordic winter or the more temperate climes of southern Europe, there’s plenty of fairy-tale festiveness to go around. Here, in no particular order, are 26 of the best Christmas markets in Europe—from big city destinations to those off the beaten track (plus, where to base yourself when you make the trip). www.cntraveler.com/gallery/best-christmas-markets-in-europe#1 November 2023
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