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Rick Steves' European Christmas

Rick Steves' Europe
Rick Steves' Europe
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Creator's Key Takeaways

hi i'm rick steves and it's christmas time in europe from manger scenes to mistletoe from norway to rome we're celebrating all over the continent

we're traveling back to the old country to places of rich variety and deep roots we'll explore the history behind our much-loved traditions

each european culture gives christmas its own special twist they all followed the same story of how the son of god was born on earth

the spirit of christmas can be experienced everywhere in europe high in switzerland where the churches are small and villages huddle over towering peaks

Creator's Tips & Advice

Experience Christmas markets in Germany for a festive atmosphere
Visit rural villages in France and Austria for authentic traditions
Enjoy the sacred music and manger scenes in Italy

Questions This Creator Answers

QHow is Christmas celebrated across different European countries?
QWhat are the unique traditions in England, Norway, France, Germany, Austria, Italy, and Switzerland?
QHow do families in Europe prepare for and celebrate Christmas Eve?

Port Highlights

Bath4½ Happy Bacon
Gimmelwald4½ Happy Bacon
London4 Happy Bacon
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YouTube Video Description

Rick Steves' Europe Travel Guide © 2005 | Join Rick Steves for a colorful, musical celebration of Christmas across Europe. From England to Wales, France, Norway, Germany, Austria, Switzerland, and Italy, you'll see the bright Christmas markets, hear local choirs, share holiday traditions with families…and even play in the snow. #ricksteves #ricksteveseurope #christmas Visit http://www.ricksteves.com for more information about this destination and other destinations in Europe. *Check out more Rick Steves’ Europe travel resources:* • “Rick Steves’ Europe” public television series: https://www.ricksteves.com/watch-read-listen/video/tv-show • “Travel with Rick Steves” public radio program: https://www.ricksteves.com/watch-read-listen/audio/radio • European tours: https://www.ricksteves.com/tours • Guidebooks: https://store.ricksteves.com/shop/guidebooks • Travel gear: https://store.ricksteves.com/shop/ • Travel classes: https://www.ricksteves.com/watch-read-listen/video/travel-talks • Rick Steves Audio Europe app: https://www.ricksteves.com/watch-read-listen/audio/audio-europe Rick Steves, America's most respected authority on European travel, writes European travel guidebooks, and hosts travel shows on public television and public radio. 00:00 Introduction 04:56 Bath, England 12:49 London, England 14:43 Drøbak, Norway 18:27 Oslo, Norway 20:45 Paris, France 24:34 Burgundy, France 29:00 Nürnberg, Germany 32:00 Salzburg, Austria 36:55 Rome, Italy 41:02 Tuscany, Italy 45:00 Gimmelwald, Switzerland