European Christmas Traditions and the Stories Behind Them

Send us Fan MailEurope has some of the oldest Christmas traditions in the world. In this episode we look at where many of them began. We talk about Advent calendars in Germany, the first Christmas markets, and why most of Europe celebrates on Christmas Eve. We also get into regional customs in France, Italy, Spain, Sweden, Iceland and the Czech Republic. Some traditions are sweet and familiar, others are unusual and only found in certain corners of the continent. This is a simple guide to the history, food and folklore that shape Christmas in Europe today.Music from #Uppbeat (free for Creators!):https://uppbeat.io/t/andrey-rossi/seize-the-dayLicense code: G7J4UDC0NAOFRJYLSupport the show