European Holidays-Christmas
Oct 20th, 2003, 08:50 PM
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European Holidays-Christmas
Our family, wife , 7 y.o. daughter and myself, will be traveling December 12-28. Paris-Rome-Venice, Dolomites, Salzburg-Paris. Does anyone have any info as to when Europeans take their Christmas Holidays? Our cureent plan has us in the Dolomites from Dec. 18 - 23 or 24, Christmas in Salzburg, then back to Paris for the last couple of days.
Any input would be greatly appreciated.
Any input would be greatly appreciated.
Oct 20th, 2003, 10:51 PM
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it varies fom country to country. In the UK for example there are only 4 public holidays- Christmas and Boxing Day and the 1st and the 2nd. I understand the schools are off from the 22nd to the 2nd inclusive
Oct 23rd, 2007, 01:11 AM
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In Germany, it is from 22 Dec. thru 5 Jan. Then the Dolomites will be crowded and expensive. But no problem in the other cities. Luxury hotels in big cities will be dirt cheap during that time, because the business travellers are vacationing.
In many European countries, the 24th is the main Christmas day. After noon, you will find shops closed and roads empty. In the evening, the Christmas mass will be celebrated. Very special atmosphere.
In many European countries, the 24th is the main Christmas day. After noon, you will find shops closed and roads empty. In the evening, the Christmas mass will be celebrated. Very special atmosphere.
Oct 23rd, 2007, 01:22 AM
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Hi Gageyk - I often spend 1-2 weeks before Xmas in the Dolomites.
Dec 8 is a public holiday (- so is busy everywhere in Italy) - but the period Dec 10-21/22 is relatively quiet in the Dolomites and is a great time to be there.
You will find excellent hotel deals during that week - often with a 25% + discount for stays over 4 days.
Hope this helps ...
Steve
Dec 8 is a public holiday (- so is busy everywhere in Italy) - but the period Dec 10-21/22 is relatively quiet in the Dolomites and is a great time to be there.
You will find excellent hotel deals during that week - often with a 25% + discount for stays over 4 days.
Hope this helps ...
Steve
Oct 23rd, 2007, 01:40 AM
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Note that since December 25 falls on a Sunday this year, it will be "business as usual" in France -- meaning that just about anything usually open on a Sunday will continue to be open on that day. December 26th is a normal business day in France.
