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Handcrafted nativity, Vienna
Hungarian chimney cake
Traditional ornaments lining stalls
Add magic to your holiday season by cruising Europe's storied rivers-the Rhine, Moselle, Danube,
Seine, Main or Elbe-as they twist and turn through Germany, France, Czechia, Hungary,
Switzerland and Austria. Cities and towns along the riverbanks shimmer in festive lights and
harbor charming Christmas markets that make cheeks rosy and eyes all aglow with their
handcrafted goodies. Be sure to leave room in your suitcase for these favorites.
Nativity Sets
Stables, mangers and all the figures of the
traditional Christmas story line stalls at many
German Advent markets, but check out the
sets in Bamberg, which is known for its Nativity
path and large, Franconian half-timber nativity
scene in Maximiliansplatz. Similarly, the
handcrafted nativities at Schonbrunn market
in Vienna do not disappoint.
Linens
Indulge in napkins, tablecloths, doilies or
handkerchiefs featuring Hungarian embroidery.
Styles vary, but many feature flowers,
particularly roses.
Ornaments
Wooden ornaments dominate in Germany,
while ones made of blown-glass beads (now
inscribed on the UNESCO list of Intangible
Cultural Heritage of Humanity) are hung on
Czech Christmas trees. Find hand-painted
ceramic options in Switzerland.
Nutcrackers
Around since the 17th century, these German
wooden soldiers are more decorative than
functional these days. Even if they
no longer crack nuts, they are
said to protect houses against
bad energy and spirits, and to
bring families good luck.
Pastries
In Germany, Nuremberg's
Christkindlesmarkt is one of
the oldest in the world, and it
claims many traditions. One
of its most famous is
homemade lebkuchen, or
gingerbread. In Hungary, look for
kurtosh, a traditional pastry also
known as Hungarian chimney
cake. It's hard to take home, so
you might as well savor it while
strolling the market that lies in the shadow of
St. Stephen's Basilica in Budapest.
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