Although France shares many Christmas traditions with its European neighbours, others are quintessentially French – like oysters on ice, the bûche de Noël (Christmas log cake) and a decided ...

One of the biggest celebrations of the year, Christmas is steeped in tradition and folklore. Decorating trees with fairy lights and dressing up tables is standard practice – but across Europe ...

We all have our traditions at this time of year and I well remember back when I was growing up in England the two greetings were usually combined and people would wish each other Happy Christmas.

So, from family traditions to local customs, find out how some of your favorite players celebrate Christmas. Enjoy! Christmas in Europe Juraj Slafkovsky and Emil Heineman have this in common ...

Few things encapsulate Europe's motto United in Diversity as much as Christmas traditions. From the Caucasus to the Atlantic coast, the way in which the continent celebrates the festive season and ...

You may have heard of the Grinch, the dastardly Yin to Santa’s benevolent Yang, but there are some strange Christmas traditions in Europe that might have slipped off your radar. Here are five ...

Some Christmas traditions mirror pre-Christian festivities, but some pagan influences may have been overstated.

Fireworks have become an integral part of Christmas Eve celebrations in countries like the Philippines, Mexico, and parts of Europe, blending tradition with festivity. In the Philippines ...

It’s hard to imagine Christmas without Christmas carols. Here are some of the history and traditions, as well as recommendations for your Christmas playlist.

Carols: Originating from pagan songs sung during Europe’s Winter Solstice celebrations, carols have evolved into a beloved Christmas tradition. People worldwide participate in Carols by ...

“When we’re talking about these kinds of Christmas traditions, primarily we’re talking about European cultures.” Enjoy the latest local, national and international news. Enjoy the latest ...

Oplatki Christmas wafers are an Eastern European tradition made of flour and water and stamped with Christmas images such as the Star of Bethlehem or the Nativity, according to CatholicCompany.com.