The combination of a the crisp air, twinkling lights and the aroma of mulled wine is a surefire way to bring some festive cheer, and it’s all there at a Christmas market. As with all things Christmas,

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It calls itself the ‘capital of Christmas’, and this city in north-east France has hosted a festive market for 450 years – so it could be right! The markets spread out across the centre of the town, f

Whether you call it Christmas, Winterval or just ‘the holidays’, the period between late December and early January is cocoon time: a cessation of work and routine activities. It begins with tradition

Visiting a festive market while on a cruise is the perfect way to celebrate the season. With plenty of time left to book, here’s a guide to our favourites

Mark the Christmas season with a break in this tiny European nation