As I write this post, I’m with family in northern Wisconsin in a small town along the border of the Upper Peninsula of Michigan — Marinette. Yesterday, I came across Santa Claus (possibly the real Santa?) on Main Street. He couldn’t tell me any details, but said that he’d be headed overseas today.
Christmas in Europe: Dazzling Markets and Rich Traditions
If Only in My Dreams My favorite places in Europe to kick off the Christmas season Come along and dream with me about Christmases past and those to come. My first time: England Christmas in London I’ll never forget our first European Christmas experience in London. We enthusiastically soaked up…
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Celebrating Christmas Traditions in Provence
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Christmas Traditions in Provence: The Little Saints
Of all the Provençal Christmas traditions that Mr. TWS and I learned about during our France trip last December, the santons (“little saints”) impressed us the most. We came away with an appreciation for the art and craft of these clay figurines created by santonniers and for their importance in the culture as a tradition passed down through generations.
Christmas Cards from Provence: Joyeux Noel!
Christmas in Provence! Our Christmas cards to you from the villages and cities of Provence.
Christmas in Bavaria: Scenes of Prien
On the recommendation of a friend, we added the charming town of Prien am Chiemsee to our pre-Christmas German/Austrian trip itinerary.