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European Christmas Markets

Surrounding the idea of a Christmas in Europe, there are numerous presumptions that exist. For example, that Italians hesitate celebrating exchanging of gifts.

Well, as the word keeps spreading, some are rumors, the rest, facts. Traditions in Europe tend to have a much longer history than even the hypermarkets that promote the kind of inane consumerism that defines the holiday in the U.S.Take a look at Christmas Carnivals European Christmas Markets.

France is known for its wonderful markets, but one of the best times of year to visit is during the Santa season. There are several Christmas markets throughout France, with wonderful handcrafted ornaments, gifts and food items. The market in Alsace is the oldest Christmas market in France. Be sure to visit La Petite France, a cozy neighborhood of timbered fairy-tale buildings with Christmas shops and a gingerbread bakery. While you are this close to Germany, cross over the river and visit the Christmas markets there, too. The lovingly designed Christmas village has a host of small booths where Christmas streamers, crafts and spicy gingerbread - Aachen Printen - are up on sale. Varied events programs are hosted featuring guest bands at weekends. Augsburg's Christkindlesmarkt is one of the loveliest and oldest Christmas markets, held for more than 5 centuries in the impressive Renaissance town hall.

Visit UK, Spain, Italy and other states in the height of the festive season to see for yourself that Christmas is a tradition involving family and friends and what follows is an appraisal of the rich and varied Christmas experiences. All the more, the fact stands un-contradicted in a continent as diverse in terms of culture as Europe, the cradle of several ancient civilizations. For more on European Christmas Markets, take a look at Christmas Carnivals.

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