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Festive Winter Events in Europe
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At The European Gift Store, we have curated a selection of products sure to enhance your experience at these festivities. In this blog, weāll take you on a journey across Europe to discover its best November and December events.
Winter in Europe ā A Mid-Winter Celebration
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Mid-Winter or the Winter Solstice is the shortest day and longest night of the year. In Europe, this day has been celebrated for centuries with feasts, fire festivals, and mid-winter traditions that are still followed today. Although the holiday has evolved over time, the traditions of mid-winter continue to bring people together in celebration of the winter season. Here are some of our favourite European winter traditions! Ā The Yule Log The yule log is a tradition that dates back to pre-Christian times when people would burn a log in their homes to ward off evil spirits. Today, the yule...