Tales of Christmas from around the world
Christmas Ornament Meanings: An A–Z of Symbols
Ask a European ornament collector why there's a pickle on the tree and you'll get a story. Ask about the owl, the house or the teddy bear and you'll get...
Christmas Ornament Meanings: An A–Z of Symbols
Ask a European ornament collector why there's a pickle on the tree and you'll get a story. Ask about the owl, the house or the teddy bear and you'll get...
Traditional Christmas Ornaments across Europe: ...
Walk into a Christmas shop in Vienna and you'll find far more than baubles. There are glass mushrooms, pigs, gherkins and even spiders, and each one has a story that...
Traditional Christmas Ornaments across Europe: ...
Walk into a Christmas shop in Vienna and you'll find far more than baubles. There are glass mushrooms, pigs, gherkins and even spiders, and each one has a story that...
Lucky Pigs: Why Germans and Austrians Give Pigs...
Baubles, stars, tinsel... and a pig? In Germany and Austria, a little pink pig is one of the most common good-luck gifts of the festive season, and plenty of them...
Lucky Pigs: Why Germans and Austrians Give Pigs...
Baubles, stars, tinsel... and a pig? In Germany and Austria, a little pink pig is one of the most common good-luck gifts of the festive season, and plenty of them...
The Glücklicher Pilz: What is The Lucky Christm...
The Glücklicher Pilz: A Christmas Symbol of Good LuckWhen you think of Christmas symbols, you probably picture Christmas trees, twinkling lights, reindeer, and mistletoe. But did you know Europe has...
The Glücklicher Pilz: What is The Lucky Christm...
The Glücklicher Pilz: A Christmas Symbol of Good LuckWhen you think of Christmas symbols, you probably picture Christmas trees, twinkling lights, reindeer, and mistletoe. But did you know Europe has...
Handmade Glass on UNESCO's Heritage List: What ...
On 6 December 2023, at a meeting in Kasane, Botswana, UNESCO added the "knowledge, craft and skills of handmade glass production" to its Representative List of the Intangible Cultural Heritage...
Handmade Glass on UNESCO's Heritage List: What ...
On 6 December 2023, at a meeting in Kasane, Botswana, UNESCO added the "knowledge, craft and skills of handmade glass production" to its Representative List of the Intangible Cultural Heritage...
10 Fun Christmas Day Family Games
When it comes to Christmas Day, there’s nothing like spending time with your family. Whether it’s exchanging gifts, cooking a festive feast, or watching holiday movies, there’s always something to...
10 Fun Christmas Day Family Games
When it comes to Christmas Day, there’s nothing like spending time with your family. Whether it’s exchanging gifts, cooking a festive feast, or watching holiday movies, there’s always something to...