Picture a traditional nativity scene. The baby Jesus is in the manger ... warmth and opportunity of the year ahead. Like many European Christmas traditions, the burning of the Yule Log is based ...

Europe’s Christmas markets are ideal for couples looking ... Prague’s Old Town Square transforms into a storybook scene each December, complete with a towering Christmas tree, twinkling ...

There are six European countries where Christmas is celebrated 13 days later than Britain. The reason why January 7 is the big day elsewhere all comes down to the historical use of calendars.