They were beautifully dressed for the season; the streets glittered with festive lights ... freshly cooked food was a huge part of the Christmas market experience. Everywhere, people were enjoying ...

With the holidays just around the corner, where better to get in the spirit (and check some gifts off your list) than at your nearest Christkindlmarket? We found the merriest European-style Christmas ...

“We start planning our Christmas food range typically over a year ... “We gather insights by looking at historical data and market research from the festive period and throughout the year.

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You'll visit several countries and at least a dozen festive Christmas markets and only have to unpack ... What's more, food stalls fill the air with aromas of grilled, sautéed and fried treats.