A Taste of Tradition: How Bologna Celebrates the Holidays I’ve said it before, and I’ll say it again, Bologna is one of Italy’s most amazing cities, but when Christmas calls, the festivities make that even more incredible. Medieval streets glow with festive lighting, and the aromas of roasted chestnuts from...

Why Madrid Sparkles at Christmas Madrid’s Christmas markets have a festive warmth to them that blends with the city’s unmistakable Spanish flair to create a truly spectacular Christmas atmosphere. Beautiful streets, like the iconic Gran Vía, undergo a full seasonal transformation with vibrant lights, decorations, and traditional nativity scenes (belénes)....

Why Athens Is Magical at Christmas Most people don’t associate Athens with Christmas, yet the city comes alive in ways that catch visitors off guard. During winter, the Acropolis and other ancient landmarks glow beautifully amid the city’s holiday lights, creating a magical scene that rivals those of other major...

Florence might well be associated with the Renaissance period, but like all places in Italy, this Tuscan city sure knows how to throw a seasonal celebration. Picture sprawling piazzas brimming with character and quaint streets drenched in festive lighting, twinkling trees, and scenes from the nativity being played out before...

Some cities know how to put on an amazing Christmas market, and Edinburgh is definitely one of them. The Scottish capital is incredibly charming even without the festive magic, but when December arrives, the city transforms completely.  It turns into a dazzling winter wonderland with Edinburgh’s holiday lights, decorated trees,...

Rome might be best known for its ancient sites, but during Christmas, the city lights up with festive magic. Imagine Christmas markets filling centuries-old streets, church bells ringing through the air, music echoing from every corner, and stalls selling some of the best food in Rome with a seasonal twist....

Barcelona may not be known to everyone for its festive celebrations, but anyone from the Catalan capital will tell you that this city truly knocks it out of the park at Christmas. Here, festive cheer meets Catalan culture, with this particular holiday playing an important role in society due to...

Thanksgiving dinner is one of my favorite traditions, full stop. Many of the readers of this blog may know my story already, but for those who don’t, my name is Kenny, and I’m the founder of Eating Europe Food Tours. Despite my love for Italian food, which I hope comes through...