Join Julie Koenig of Royally Amused for a festive tour through Europe’s Christmas past and present. Together, we explore holiday customs in Italy, Austria, France, Germany, Switzerland, England, the Netherlands, Iceland, Slovenia, and the Czech Republic. The conversation highlights how each place celebrates the season—from beloved foods to unique local rituals. Along the way, we look at St. Lucia Day, an important tradition in the Nordic countries and Italy; meet Schmutzli, the Swiss companion to Santa; stop by Vienna’s iconic Sacher Hotel; and uncover the British fascination with mince pies.
