Hotels Celebrate European Christmas Traditions (PHOTOS)

Mulled wine, skating rinks, reindeer-drawn sleigh rides through the snow, St. Nick lookalikes -- Christmas has arrived in Europe!
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Mulled wine, skating rinks, reindeer-drawn sleigh rides through the snow, St. Nick lookalikes -- Christmas has arrived in Europe!

This winter, hotel search site www.trivago.com has selected a handful of beautiful European cities with ultra-charming Christmas traditions.

From Finland to the Czech Republic, stay and experience Christmas at its roots and send those holiday spirits soaring.

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