XMAS019 The magic of the European Christmas Markets (487 words)

Christmas in Australia is unique for our climate and outdoor lifestyle, but who hasn’t dreamed of experiencing Christmas European-style? This article rounds-up a small selection of the Christmas markets in Europe – something to delight and inspire a Christmas holiday next year.

Ever dreamed of a white Christmas? While there’s something so very Australian about a sweltering southern-hemisphere celebration, the lure of snow and mulled wine is something else again.

Imagine the scene: horse-drawn sleigh, pink-cheeked children, fir trees and snow – Christmas card stuff!

But there’s more to a European Christmas than that – and it’s pure magic! We could write a book about these magical places but as we’re limited by space, here is a sampling of three.