Hungary did not join Germany out of loyalty to Hitler, but to reclaim lost territory and protect its own interests.

Christmas markets are not just tradition across Europe, they are big businesses that give cities a huge economic boost every ...

The Yule Lads are one of several Icelandic Christmas traditions rooted in folklore. During the 13 days leading up to ...

From toy shop owners giving Santy a helping hand, to gardaí on the trail of a naughty elf, and a busker bringing Strauss to ...

From the young garda with a special request for Santa to the violin player with a passion for Strauss, a parade of colourful ...

My dreaming of a white Christmas was rudely interrupted by a social media post containing a guide for antisemites ...

For the first time in my adult life, this year I’m excited for Christmas. I plan to be the host with the most – an 8ft tree, ...

Christmas magic awaits families seeking affordable holiday getaways. Discover enchanting European cities like Prague, Krakow, ...

A new study looked at thousands of reviews to find out which Christmas spots across the UK and Europe frustrate visitors the ...

Award-winning musician Seán Heely leads an eight-piece ensemble in a festive holiday program blending Scottish, Irish and ...

While Joburg bakes at 40°C, imagine yourself in a snowy European square, wandering past Christmas-market stalls, sipping mulled wine, and hearing festive music as snow crunches under your boots.

Too often overlooked for other European medieval hotspots such as Prague, Budapest offers up one of Europe’s most surprising Christmas market venues. The city is carved in two (Buda and Pest) by the ...