Christmas

From amazing Christmas markets to historical city centres made even more magical by Christmas lights, to ice rinks and Christmas processions, European cities have a lot to offer when it comes to celebrating Christmas. 

In our last post, we have looked at how Christmas is celebrated in some European countries. Because of cultural similarities and the geographical proximity, Christmas traditions in Europe are not so different from the UK. If you look outside Europe, however, this will not always be the case. 

Are you an expat planning to spend the Christmas holidays in Europe? While the celebrations will certainly not be exactly like they are in the UK, there are many common elements in different regions, including Christmas trees, lights, Christmas stockings and the singing of Christmas songs. And most importantly, wherever Christmas is celebrated in the world, it is a festive season when families and close friends gather to enjoy the holidays and spend  quality time together.