Rick Steves' European Christmas (Rick Steves)

This was an enjoyable overview of the various European Christmas customs. The pictures and information are pulled from the Rick Steves' European Christmas special that aired on PBS. I really enjoyed learning about how the different countries of western Europe celebrate the holidays - the varieties of food, songs, "Santa Clauses," etc. There are several recipes included, but I didn't try them. Countries covered include England, France, Germany, Norway, Austria, Italy, and Switzerland. ( )

Describes the many way the Christmas holiday season is celebrated in European countries. ( )

This is a beautiful book that did a great job of illustrating the way Christmas is celebrated in other countries. It is a companion to a PBS special and there is also a music cd. It helped me have a broader and less materialistic view of the holiday season. ( )