From La Befana in Italy to Mr. and Mrs. Clause in America and Pere Noel in France, these are rich culturally infused holiday tales from around the world, sure to add more fun to your visit.

Experience the magic of Christmas in Colmar, France, as you stroll through its enchanting Christmas market in the heart of Alsace. The Old Town transforms into a fairy-tale setting, illuminated ...

Colmar Christmas Markets In Colmar on the northeast of France, there are six Christmas markets, which makes this city in Alsace a perfect holiday destination. Wooden chalets are offering festive food ...

Through the streets of Dijon, France last week, two days before Christmas, paraded a troupe of boys & girls bearing an 8-ft. effigy of the French Santa Claus, Pére Noél. Before ...

The Three Wise Men bring gifts to children, leaving them in their shoes. While Santa Claus, known as Papá Noel, is present in Spanish culture, he plays a secondary role. On the eve of Epiphany, ...

In much of Western Europe, like France, Ireland, Italy, Portugal and the UK, it's Father Christmas who delivers presents, with his name changing slightly depending on the language.

Christmas in France would not be complete without free-flowing champagne, oysters or a bûche de Noël. And the French holiday season is longer than most – stretching into the New Year with ...

As the tale goes, the giant feline eats children who don’t get new clothes for Christmas. It dates back to 1932, when Jóhannes úr Kötlum, an Icelandic poet, wrote about the Yule Cat in his ...

CHRISTMAS Papá Noel or Father Christmas: This is what Santa is called in other countries Sinterklaas, Santa-Kurosu, Santi Clo, Colacho, Djed Mraz, El Viejito Pascuero ...

Don't forget to order! [Read more] 2024 Christmas logs from Jean-Paul Hévin, the master of chocolate This Christmas 2024, Jean-Paul Hévin takes us on a voyage of discovery to the New Worlds.

Santa Claus, the beloved figure of Christmas, has a rich history that blends myths, legends, and cultural influences. From his origins in the story of Saint Nicholas to his modern-day image shaped ...

Santa Claus, Father Christmas, St. Nick—no matter the name, everyone knows the story of this plump, jolly, bringer of gifts. Or do they? ByBrian Handwerk December 25, 2018 •15 min read ...