Where's the best place in Europe to shop this Christmas?

With so many wonderful Christmas markets throughout Europe, how do you choose the right one? Catherine Murphy has a few suggestions.
Where's the best place in Europe to shop this Christmas?
Sat, 14 Nov, 2015 - 00:00

In medieval Europe, people visited December markets to stock up for the harsh winter months.

Today, Christmas markets are all about the anticipation and excitement of the festive season; mulled wine-scented hubs where locals and visitors gather to buy hand-made products and take in the Christmas ambience.

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