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The year-round Christmas village of Seiffen, Saxony, Germany

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Traditions, Toys and All the Trimmings: Christmas in Seiffen and Germany’s Ore Mountains

For the perfect pre-Christmas trip, look no further than Saxony's Ore Mountains, where the year-round Christmas town of Seiffen offers festive magic and miners' traditions far from the commercial crowds.

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15 of the Best Places To Visit in February in Europe: Sun, Skiing, Valentine’s & Carnival

February in Europe offers plenty: carnivals, Valentine's Day getaways, ski and snow adventures, half-term winter sun and the northern lights — here are the best places to head for something special.

The start of the torchlight procession in Edinburgh

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Is Edinburgh’s Hogmanay the World’s Best New Year’s Eve Party?

Burning flames, torchlight processions and a braw midnight bash — Edinburgh's Hogmanay is arguably one of the world's best three-day New Year's celebrations.

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15 of the Best Places To Visit in January in Europe: Skiing, Snow, Sun & City Breaks

From winter sun and relaxing spa breaks to start-of-year adventures chasing the northern lights or ski slopes, these are some of the best European destinations to visit in January.