{"id":20970,"date":"2020-11-26T08:00:25","date_gmt":"2020-11-26T08:00:25","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/blog.bedandbreakfast.eu\/?p=20970"},"modified":"2020-11-27T10:08:21","modified_gmt":"2020-11-27T10:08:21","slug":"discover-the-christmas-traditions-in-europe","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/blog.bedandbreakfast.eu\/discover-the-christmas-traditions-in-europe\/","title":{"rendered":"Discover the Christmas Traditions in Europe"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.bedandbreakfast.eu\/bed-and-breakfast\/york\/united-kingdom\/c2633352\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-21015 size-full\" title=\"Bed and Breakfast York\" src=\"https://blog.bedandbreakfast.eu/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/BB_Christmas_pudding.jpg\" alt=\"Bedandbreakfast.eu; Discover the Christmas Traditions in Europe\" width=\"810\" height=\"450\" srcset=\"https:\/\/blog.bedandbreakfast.eu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/BB_Christmas_pudding.jpg 810w, https:\/\/blog.bedandbreakfast.eu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/BB_Christmas_pudding-300x167.jpg 300w, https:\/\/blog.bedandbreakfast.eu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/BB_Christmas_pudding-768x427.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 810px) 100vw, 810px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<h4><b>Christmas Pudding &#8211; Great Britain<\/b><\/h4>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The UK has many weird and wonderful Christmas traditions. Christmas Holidays 2020 are likely to be family affairs centred around the Christmas dinner, a feast of turkey, roast potatoes and the dreaded sprout! For dessert is a rich, steamed pudding made from fruit and spices and soaked in brandy. The pudding is brought to the table and dramatically set alight. Inside the pudding, they hide a silver sixpence which is said to bring good luck to the person who finds it. Providing they don&#8217;t break a tooth that is! Here&#8217;s to very merry Christmas Holidays 2020! Try this sumptuous spiced pudding at Betty&#8217;s tearooms in York for a festive taste explosion<\/span><\/p>\n<h4><strong><a class=\"mks_button mks_button_medium rounded\" href=\"https:\/\/www.bedandbreakfast.eu\/bed-and-breakfast\/york\/united-kingdom\/c2633352\" target=\"_blank\" style=\"color: #FFFFFF; background-color: #e3458c;\" >Bed and Breakfast York<\/a><\/strong><\/h4>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.bedandbreakfast.eu\/bed-and-breakfast\/catalonia\/autonomous-community\/spain\/3336901\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-20977 size-full\" title=\"Bed and Breakfast Catalonia\" src=\"https://blog.bedandbreakfast.eu/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/Tio_de_nadal.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"810\" height=\"450\" srcset=\"https:\/\/blog.bedandbreakfast.eu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/Tio_de_nadal.jpg 810w, https:\/\/blog.bedandbreakfast.eu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/Tio_de_nadal-300x167.jpg 300w, https:\/\/blog.bedandbreakfast.eu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/Tio_de_nadal-768x427.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 810px) 100vw, 810px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<h4><strong>El ti\u00f3 de Nadal &#8211; Spain<\/strong><\/h4>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Spain is a country with a rich and diverse culture, varying widely between regions. Its Christmas traditions are no different. Take El ti\u00f3 de Nadal, for example, a Catalan tradition. During December, children take care of a wooden log, complete with a smiling face. On either Christmas Eve or Christmas Day, they cover the trunk with a blanket and hit it with sticks while singing a song asking for gifts. Then they uncover the ti\u00f3 and discover that he has produced small gifts and sweets for everyone.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><strong><a class=\"mks_button mks_button_medium rounded\" href=\"https:\/\/www.bedandbreakfast.eu\/bed-and-breakfast\/catalonia\/autonomous-community\/spain\/3336901\" target=\"_blank\" style=\"color: #FFFFFF; background-color: #e3458c;\" >Bed and Breakfast Catalonia<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.bedandbreakfast.eu\/bed-and-breakfast\/provence-alpes-cote-d-azur-region\/region\/france\/2985244\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-21154 size-full\" title=\"Bed and Breakfast Provence\" src=\"https://blog.bedandbreakfast.eu/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/13-desserts.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"810\" height=\"450\" srcset=\"https:\/\/blog.bedandbreakfast.eu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/13-desserts.jpg 810w, https:\/\/blog.bedandbreakfast.eu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/13-desserts-300x167.jpg 300w, https:\/\/blog.bedandbreakfast.eu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/13-desserts-768x427.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 810px) 100vw, 810px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<h4><b>Traditions of Provence &#8211; France<\/b><\/h4>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Provence has many special Christmas traditions, based around the scenes of the nativity and its saints. The authentic Proven\u00e7al Santons (little saints) are tiny, hand-painted, clay figurines. 55 little saints make up a Proven\u00e7al crech\u00e9 and represent the characters of village life: a petanque player, the baker, the doctor\u2026 Many families also enjoy 13 desserts symbolising Jesus and his 12 apostles at the Last Supper. Figs and raisins, almonds and walnuts, dates, nougat, sweets and all kinds of fresh fruit are served, each meaning something different.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><strong><a class=\"mks_button mks_button_medium rounded\" href=\"https:\/\/www.bedandbreakfast.eu\/bed-and-breakfast\/provence-alpes-cote-d-azur-region\/region\/france\/2985244\" target=\"_blank\" style=\"color: #FFFFFF; background-color: #e3458c;\" >Bed and Breakfast Provence<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.bedandbreakfast.eu\/bed-and-breakfast\/provincia-di-rieti\/province\/italy\/3169411\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-21288 size-full\" title=\"Bed and Breakfast Rieti\" src=\"https:\/\/blog.bedandbreakfast.eu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/Living-nativity-IT.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"810\" height=\"450\" srcset=\"https:\/\/blog.bedandbreakfast.eu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/Living-nativity-IT.jpg 810w, https:\/\/blog.bedandbreakfast.eu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/Living-nativity-IT-300x167.jpg 300w, https:\/\/blog.bedandbreakfast.eu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/Living-nativity-IT-768x427.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 810px) 100vw, 810px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<h4><b>The living nativity &#8211; Italy<\/b><\/h4>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Italy has countless centuries-old Christmas traditions, but one of the most captivating is the living nativity. Did you know that St. Francis of Assisi created the first live nativity scene in 1223AD in the beautiful town of Greccio in Rieti? Since then, this tradition has been recreated all over Italy, and in many other Catholic countries. These outdoor theatre performances include the entire community, even babies.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><strong><a class=\"mks_button mks_button_medium rounded\" href=\"https:\/\/www.bedandbreakfast.eu\/bed-and-breakfast\/provincia-di-rieti\/province\/italy\/3169411\" target=\"_blank\" style=\"color: #FFFFFF; background-color: #e3458c;\" >Bed and Breakfast Provence<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.bedandbreakfast.eu\/bed-and-breakfast\/north-brabant\/province\/netherlands\/2749990\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-21135 size-full\" title=\"Bed and Breakfast North Brabant\" src=\"https://blog.bedandbreakfast.eu/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/bed-and-breakfast-europe-kerststallen-brabant.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"810\" height=\"450\" srcset=\"https:\/\/blog.bedandbreakfast.eu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/bed-and-breakfast-europe-kerststallen-brabant.jpg 810w, https:\/\/blog.bedandbreakfast.eu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/bed-and-breakfast-europe-kerststallen-brabant-300x167.jpg 300w, https:\/\/blog.bedandbreakfast.eu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/bed-and-breakfast-europe-kerststallen-brabant-768x427.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 810px) 100vw, 810px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<h4><b>Nativity scene routes in Brabant &#8211; Netherlands<\/b><\/h4>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Every year in December, the most lavish nativity scenes are displayed in almost every small village in Brabant. From simple figures on shelves to wooden stables with real people and animals. Each location enacts history in its own unique fashion. Since these scenes take place in the open air, it is ideal for the 2020 festivities. Start your own Christmas Traditions, and combine it with a stay in a cosy B&amp;B in the beautiful region of Brabant.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><strong><a class=\"mks_button mks_button_medium rounded\" href=\"https:\/\/www.bedandbreakfast.eu\/bed-and-breakfast\/north-brabant\/province\/netherlands\/2749990\" target=\"_blank\" style=\"color: #FFFFFF; background-color: #e3458c;\" >Bed and Breakfast North Brabant<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.bedandbreakfast.eu\/bed-and-breakfast\/swabia\/region\/germany\/2835521\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-20986 size-full\" title=\"Bed and Breakfast Swabia\" src=\"https://blog.bedandbreakfast.eu/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/Blog_traditions_week49_Germany.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"810\" height=\"450\" srcset=\"https:\/\/blog.bedandbreakfast.eu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/Blog_traditions_week49_Germany.jpg 810w, https:\/\/blog.bedandbreakfast.eu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/Blog_traditions_week49_Germany-300x167.jpg 300w, https:\/\/blog.bedandbreakfast.eu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/Blog_traditions_week49_Germany-768x427.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 810px) 100vw, 810px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<h4><b>Praise the Christmas tree &#8216;Christbaumloben&#8217; &#8211; Germany<\/b><\/h4>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In Southern Germany, decorating a tree at Christmas began in the late 19th century, and still prevails today. Between the days of Christmas and New Year&#8217;s Eve, people go from house to house to visit their friends and neighbours and praise their Christmas tree decorations. Even if the Christmas tree is a bit bent, or the decoration is not to the visitor&#8217;s taste, they always compliment the owner, who offers them a drink in return. One of the most fun Christmas traditions in Germany.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><strong><a class=\"mks_button mks_button_medium rounded\" href=\"https:\/\/www.bedandbreakfast.eu\/bed-and-breakfast\/swabia\/region\/germany\/2835521\" target=\"_blank\" style=\"color: #FFFFFF; background-color: #e3458c;\" >Bed and Breakfast Swabia<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>Share the article:<\/strong><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>It looks like this year we will be spending the Christmas holidays at home, but that doesn&#8217;t mean you can&#8217;t let your imagination fly all over Europe. 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