Rick Steves, America's expert on Europe, teams up with co-author Valerie Griffith to explore the rich and fascinating mix of traditions,Christian, pagan, musical, and edible,that led to the Christmas festivities we enjoy today.Rick brings home an authentic, surprising portrait of holiday celebrations in England, Norway, France, Germany, Austria, Italy, and Switzerland. Romans cook up eels, Salzburgers shoot off guns, Germans buy "prune people" at markets, Norwegian kids hope to win marzipan pigs, and Parisians ice-skate on the Eiffel Tower.With thoughtful insights, vibrant photos, and more than a dozen recipes, this great gift book captures the spirit of the season. It's a delightful way to learn something new,and old,about Christmas.

About the Author
Rick Steves has spent 100 days every year since 1973 exploring Europe. Rick produces a public television series (Rick Steves' Europe), a public radio show (Travel with Rick Steves), and an app and podcast (Rick Steves Audio Europe) writes a bestselling series of guidebooks and a nationally syndicated newspaper column organizes guided tours that take thousands of travellers to Europe annually and offers an information-packed website (RickSteves.com). With the help of his hardworking staff of 80 at Europe Through the Back Door,in Edmonds, Washington, just north of Seattle,Rick's mission is to make European travel fun, affordable, and culturally broadening for Americans.


Book Information
ISBN 9781612387369
Author Rick Steves
Format Paperback
Page Count 248
Imprint Avalon Travel Publishing
Publisher Avalon Travel Publishing
Weight(grams) 412g
Dimensions(mm) 178mm * 179mm * 12mm