European pagans "decked the halls" with evergreen ... Once word spread, the popularity of Christmas trees took off. It became a tradition throughout England and North America.

Valkenburg, in the southern Netherlands, has much of the usual European Christmas charms to entice visitors: lights, trees, stalls and gluhwein galore. However, what makes it special is the fact ...

The festive lights are on, the weather is cold, the mulled wine is out and we’re all planning our trips to Instagrammable Christmas markets. Lucky for us, the most beautiful Christmas market in Europe ...