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Happy Thursday! I hope everyone is enjoying fall (or spring, depending on where you are in the world). While it may seem early to think about it, I wanted to talk about Christmas! Christmas is my favorite holiday, and one of my favorite things to do during the holiday season is go to Christmas markets. Christmas markets originated in Europe in the 13th century in the German-speaking region (likely Germany or Austria). They are still a beloved holiday tradition today, and you can find them all over Europe and even in many cities in the US. No matter where in the world you are this holiday season, I highly recommend trying to find a Christmas market near you. You can enjoy classic foods and drinks, do some holiday shopping, and get into the holiday spirit. If you want to get a little crazier, head to Europe to visit some of the world's best and oldest Christmas markets. I traveled to nine European cities in 2022 and visited a few dozen Christmas markets, and it is still one of my favorite trips to this day. Here are the blog posts I have written about Christmas markets in Europe, which include my favorite cities and the most festive Christmas markets:
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