Christmas in Sweden, Traditions and Customs
Christmas in Sweden, and the traditions in Sweden date back centuries. Nordic and Scandinavian cultures celebrate similarly, but all have their own unique customs. In Sweden the holidays start on St. Lucia's day on December 13th. Near the winter solstice this is a celebration of…
Inside John Lewis Christmas Market London
At this point we've taken you through Selfridges and Harrod's but there's another department store in London that really glams up for the Holidays; the John Lewis Christmas Market. Half of the third floor of this huge Oxford Street department store is a Winter Wonderland…
Inside Harrods Christmas World
When it comes to Christmas in London, the department stores go all out, especially Harrods Christmas World. Launched in early September every year, it might not be the first (that honour goes to Selfridges Christmas Shop). Multiple Rooms decorated for the Holidays, lots of beautiful…
Italian Christmas Traditions and Celebrations
Like most predominantly Catholic countries, Italian Christmas Traditions the festivities for Christmas begin early December. The Feast of Immaculate Conception takes place on December the 8th, and is a national holiday it Italy. As is St. Stephens day, on December 26th. Decorations It is an…