Austria possesses something Britain doesn’t: the courage of its traditions
I am part Austrian, and every I visit the lakeside hamlets of the Salzkammergut in Styria. They celebrate Christmas in ...
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10 Christmas traditions from around the world you need to know
With Christmas round the corner, the UK is buzzing with last-minute preparations for the big day. But it's not just Brits who ...
The 14 most unusual Christmas traditions from around the world – and the confusion that led to a Japanese custom
WHETHER it’s hanging your stockings by the fire or leaving milk and cookies out for Santa Claus, we all have Christmas traditions that we follow. And depending on where you are in the world, ...
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Infospark: The world’s most unusual Christmas traditions – from Austria to Japan
The world is full of interesting, foreign-to-us cultural customs and traditions. Here is how a few countries and communities celebrate Christmas across the globe. For example, many people in Japan ...
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8 Truly Strange Christmas Customs
Nicholas, Father Christmas, or Santa Claus is the weirdest Christmas tradition ever ... the eve of St. Nicholas Day in Austria and other parts of Europe. People dress as Krampus and roam the ...
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Find mindfulness in Austria's outdoor spa traditions
Austria’s outdoor spa culture has been notable since Roman times. The beauty-loving Romans prized the country’s ubiquitous thermal waters, creating bathhouses that were the precursors of today ...