Extended Weekend Getaways - Dec. 2023

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Going Global: Sweden

Christmas and Winte Christmas markets, Swedish traditions like the Feast of Saint Lucia, a festival honoring light, festive Christmas buffets and other culinary delights typically associated with the holiday season are ushered in. How about visiting Sweden to learn more about the culture, take the opportunity to do your Christmas shopping, and experience Christmas traditions firsthand? Starting from the end of November when the nights draw in, the air turns crisp, frost and even snow return at these latitudes, the air is filled with the warmth of candlelight and spicy scent. Advent candlesticks, adorned with seven branches, and brightly lit stars are placed in windows. Friends and family are invited round to drink glögg, spiced mulled wine with almonds and raisins. Glögg is mostly sold outside at the many Christmas markets that also offer local arts and crafts, jewelry, knitted gloves, culinary specialties, and home decorations. Many restaurants serve the famous Christmas buffet “julbord”, including specialties such as marinated herring, salmon, sausages, meatballs - of course, cooked ham marinated in mustard and much more. Swedes love to sing and attend concerts, especially those organised in cities across the country. The most beloved of all celebrations during the Christmas season is Saint Lucia, Sankta Lucia, celebrated on December 13th. It can be attended at different places, such as the various churches in the cities or in the Skansen open-air museum in Stockholm. Every school and workplace across the country celebrate too with Saint Lucia appears singing Christmas carols while wearing a long white dress and a crown of candles on -18- | ExtendedWeekendGetaways ~ December, 2023

Jamtli Julmar her head. A train of young children holding candles follow behind, also wearing white. She brings pepparkakor, ginger biscuits, as well as traditional saffron buns called lussekatter. From north to south, here is a preview of Sweden´s most popular Christmas markets, located in both big cities and small villages: Click here to see the full list.

Mårbacka, Värmland

For those early birds who can’t wait for the Christmas season, mark your calendars from November 2nd to 5th the charming Christmas


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Wellsboro: The Town That Saved Christmas

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pages 124-126

Extended Weekend Getaways - Dec. 2023

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Travel Treasures: Last Minute Gifts

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pages 6-7

Recipes For Life: A Memorial, Magical, Meaningful Christmas

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Wedding Tips: 'Tis The Season For A Holiday Wedding

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Hotel Hospitality: Redweek.com Offers Exquisite on a Budget

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Sports Spot: The Top Ten States For Sports Fans To Go

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Delicious Delights Gracias Madre's Organic Fare

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Going Global: Christmas and Winter The Swedish Way

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pages 18-21

Winter Wonderland Fairmont Lodge

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Christmas Magic

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pages 26-27

All Aboard Jingle Rails

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pages 28-29

Amana Colonies Christmas

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pages 32-33

Wichita-Meet The Legendary

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pages 34-35

A Holly Dazzle Holiday

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pages 38-39

A Festive Holiday Retreat

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pages 40-43

Comstock: Christmas Lights Capital

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pages 44-47

Best Holiday Events in Butler County

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pages 48-51

Creating Memories This Holiday Season: At Shores & islands Ohio

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pages 52-55

Fantasy Of Light

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pages 56-57

A Holiday Journey

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pages 58-59

Grand Geneva Resort Sets the Mood for a Grand Christmas Holiday Spirit

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pages 60-61

Cullman Pyramid & Rickwood Caverns

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pages 64-65

It's The Happy Place For The Holidays

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pages 66-69

9 Ideas For Family Fun At Blue Ridge Cabin

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pages 70-71

Van Gogh Experience

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pages 72-73

A journey Into Joy

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pages 74-75

The Reindeer Farm Is Ready For Guests

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pages 78-79

Enjoy a "Home Alone" Experience

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pages 80-81

The Greatest Stories Never Told

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pages 82-83

The Inn At Christmas Place

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pages 84-86

A Magical Tennessee Christmas

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page 87

Old Town Alexandria: A Magical Journey In History

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pages 88-89

A Winter Wonderland At The North Pole Alaska

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pages 92-93

Luminaries At Desert Botanical Garden

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pages 94-96

Sunny Scottsdale

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page 97

It's A Luxurious Holiday Staycation

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pages 98-101

A Denver Zoo Christmas

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pages 102-103

A Winter Wonderland In The West Worth Repeating

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pages 104-105

Jack Frost To Lead A Grand Snowball Fight

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A Christmas Prelude At Kennebunkport

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pages 108-109

Old-Fashioned Christmas In Whitehaven

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pages 110-113

"Seas-And" Greeting From Massachusetts

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pages 114-117

Uniquely Western Massachusettes

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pages 118-121

Santa's Workshop

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pages 122-123

Holiday Trains Are Fun For All Ages

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Unforgettable Christmas

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Enjoy A Wintertime Getaway In Washington D.C.

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Coulterville Holiday Light Display

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