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30 of the Best Places to have a Magical Christmas in Europe
Christmas is coming closer and closer and all around Europe Christmas events are popping up. But which are the best to celebrate Christmas in Europe? I’ve asked my fellow travel bloggers what they think are the best places for Christmas in Europe, and of course I’ve added my own favorites too. From Christmas Europe markets to festivals to events, there’s plenty to do to get in the Christmas spirit. So get ready for 30 Magical Christmas experiences. Christmas in Europe Amsterdam, the Netherlands Contributed by Cosette from KarsTravels. The last few years Amsterdam has hosted the Amsterdams Winterparadijs. A fun winter and Christmas event in the RAI in Amsterdam. It’s…
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Best Places to Celebrate Christmas Around the World
The Christmas season is almost upon us! Celebrating with friends and family is the best thing to do. But what if you want to add a little traveling into your Christmas things? Here are the best things to do for Christmas around the world. From Christmas markets to festivals to unique experiences, it’s all presented to you: things to do around Christmas in the world. I’ve asked my fellow travel bloggers for their favorite Christmas travel experiences and events, and together we came up with this great list of Christmas from around the world. Christmas Around the World We will be kicking off the list with Europe, then go on…
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Christmas market Valkenburg: caves and food
Valkenburg is a small town way down in the utmost Southern part of The Netherlands, next to big brother Maastricht. Maastricht is one of the top cities of The Netherlands. When eating your way around Maastricht, it’s easy to make a visit to Christmas market Valkenburg. Valkenburg during Christmas time is magical, with its Christmas markets in caves, a festive parade and culinary walking routes. Christmas market Valkenburg: caves Valkenburg has several marl caves, which can be visited. In November and December there’s a Christmas market in the caves of Valkenburg. Fluweelengrot The Fluweelengrot (Velvet cave) are the corridors under the castle ruin. Each year the biggest indoor Christmas event…
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Dickens Festival: the perfect Christmas outing
Updated: December 11th 2021. The Dickens Festival (called Dickens festijn in Dutch) in Deventer, The Netherlands was on my radar to visit for years already. We finally got to visit it in 2018 and loved it. It’s truly a unique experience and something for everyone looking for something spectacular around Christmas time. Dickens Festival Deventer For 2 days Deventer turns into an 19th century English town from the stories of Charles Dickens. Want to meet Scrooge, Oliver Twist or Mr. Pickwick? It’s possible at the Dickens Christmas festival. Listen to Christmas carol singers or watch orphans moan about their lives. See a living statue or watch Queen Victoria having a…
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Christmas in Jordan
We usually spend Christmas with family in Germany. But in 2015 we did Christmas a little bit different. We were in Jordan, so had whole other surroundings, people and weather. We loved our Christmas in Jordan. Christianity in Jordan First some background. Jordan is a country in the Middle East. Neighbouring to Israël, Palestine, Syria, Irak and Saudi-Arabia. Christians have been living in Jordan for centuries. About 6% of the population are Christians, among them Roman Catholics, Syrian-orthodox, Armenian-orthodox, protestants, Copts and Melkite Greek Catholics. Islam is the state religion. There’s no freedom of religion; muslims aren’t allowed to convert to a different faith. Christians are however free to practise…
