Christmas market at Belvedere Palace in Vienna Dec 20, 2022

Christmas market at Belvedere Palace in Vienna

Christmas markets win the holiday trifecta: You can buy interesting, often handcrafted gifts, they are set in picturesque, romantic towns and villages in Europe, and they tempt you with mulled wine and local delicacies. What"s not to like? Christmas markets, or "Weihnachtsmärkt," are one of Europe"s oldest Advent events.

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