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Årsgång is the Swedish tradition of a solitary, night-time walk in the forest is just one of many spooky folk stories surrounding the New Year.

Spooky Winter Holiday Lore: Our Favorite Reads

From Christmas goblins to a New Year’s ghost-horse, these creepy tales are sure to keep you in the holiday spirit.

Roxanne Hoorn December 27, 2024

Presidential Christmas Ornaments at Hixson's

This antique shop features a large collection of ornaments amassed by an Ohio florist who helped decorate the White House for the holidays.

One could say pine needles look a lot like cleaning bristles.

5 Unconventional Christmas Tree Stories

From the surprising connection between trees and toilet brushes to a guide for eating your Christmas tree.

Roxanne Hoorn December 24, 2024

'Tis the season for very festive cocktails.

Our Favorite Holiday Cocktail Recipes and Stories

Raise a glass of Yuletide punch, or an ice cream-loaded elixir.

Diana Hubbell December 24, 2024

Less terrifying than a traditional <em>Krampuslauf</em>, these breads are a holiday treat.

Make Krampus Bread This Holiday Season

Introducing the edible version of the least-cuddly Christmas creature.

Diana Hubbell December 23, 2024

17 Can’t-Miss Christmas Places to Visit

From Santa’s workshop to the land of candy-cane stripes, these locales will put you in the Christmas spirit.

Roxanne Hoorn December 20, 2024

Around the world, people ward off evil Christmas creatures, from witches to kid-eating cats.

Christmas Monsters: Our Favorite Reads

These creatures of lore are definitely on the naughty list.

Roxanne Hoorn December 20, 2024

The <em>Schiachperchten</em> traditionally scare away bad fortune.

Krampus Has Come and Gone. Next Up, the Perchten.

These masked marchers bring blessings and fun.

Joy Anderson December 19, 2024

'Santa'

A bold and controversial statue of a Christmas icon, blending adult undertones with playful humor, stands year-round in a traffic circle.

Neuhausen, Germany

Nussknackermuseum Neuhausen

Home to the world's largest collection of nutcrackers.

Olbernhau, Germany

Olbernhauer Reiterlein (Little Rider of Olbernhau)

Created in 1935 as a small gift for those who donated to a charity drive, this little wooden soldier became the symbol of a German town.

Uummannaq, Greenland

Santa's House

Danish children are taught that Santa lives in Greenland, at this exact cabin.

Snowy Christmas market in Erfurt

Your Guide to Germany’s Coziest Winter Customs

From cookies to crafts, Germany is home to a host of charming seasonal traditions.

Sponsored by The German National Tourist Office and Lufthansa

The church of St. Colmar in winter

The Explorer’s Guide to Winter in Germany

Packed with more surprises than an Advent calendar

Sponsored by The German National Tourist Office and Lufthansa

<em>Atlas Obscura: Wild Life: An Explorer's Guide to the World's Living Wonders</em>.

11 Niche Gifts for Your Unconventional Loved Ones

Presents they didn’t know to put on their wishlists.

Rachel Rummel November 19, 2024

Porto, Portugal

Semea

Rabanadas, the Portuguese answer to French toast, are reborn here with a glassy sugar crust and a center as light as whipped cream.

Westminster, Colorado

Aspen Lodge Bar & Grill

Have a heavy metal Christmas at this bizarre Turkish-American restaurant.

Chickasha, Oklahoma

Chickasha Leg Lamp

A 50-foot-tall replica of the infamous lamp from 'A Christmas Story' illuminates this small town.