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Rick Steves European Christmas (video)

Rick Steves' European Christmas (video)
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Rick Steves European Christmas gives viewers a look at sacred, intimate family Christmas traditions. From England to Norway, Burgundy to Bavaria, Rome to the top of the Swiss Alps, locals brimming with holiday cheer celebrate Christmas in seven European countries, including a very memorable Christma |
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http://www.ricksteves.com 2006 by Rick Steves Europe Through the Back Door, Inc.
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1. Part 7: Christmas Eve in Europe
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Christmas Eve is finally here and all over Europe people are celebrating in their own unique ways. In England, families await the arrival of Father Christmas; in Norway friends join hands in song; in Burgundy, a toast starts the celebration feast; at the Vatican, people pack St. Peters to attend a g
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Published on Fri, 22 Dec 2006 08:00:00 PDT - 70 MB Format: X-M4A Video
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2. Part 6: Switzerland
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High in Switzerland, the mighty Alps seem to shout the glory of God. Up here, where villages huddle under towering peaks, Christmas fills a wintry wonderland with good cheer. Traditions are strong and celebration comes with families, friends, and fun. It may be cold outside, but, as the sun sets, it
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Published on Fri, 15 Dec 2006 08:00:00 PDT - 72 MB Format: X-M4A Video
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3. Part 5: Italy
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From Piazza Navonas Christmas market to the ultimate manger scene in front of St. Peters Basilica, the city of Rome bursts with Christmas traditions. La Befana and Babbo Natale delight children and travelers alike, and help to make the season memorable. In Tuscany, sacred music and prayer infuse the
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Published on Fri, 8 Dec 2006 08:00:00 PDT - 102 MB Format: X-M4A Video
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4. Part 4: Germany and Austria
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When it comes to traditional holiday images, Germanys Bavaria is the heartland. Here well savor classic holiday themes: glittering trees, old-time carols, and colorful Christmas markets. Across the border in Austria, Salzburg celebrates the holidays with an alpine elegance as Christmas shopping la
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Published on Fri, 1 Dec 2006 08:00:00 PDT - 123 MB Format: X-M4A Video
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5. Part 3: France
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In the dark of winter, Paris best loved icon, the Eiffel Tower, brilliantly heralds this happy season, its biggest department stores dress up the streets, and all along the Champs Elysees a festive force of twinkling trees light the grandest boulevard in Europe. From Paris to Burgundy, Christmas is
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Published on Fri, 24 Nov 2006 08:00:00 PDT - 113 MB Format: X-M4A Video
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6. Part 2: Norway
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In small-town Norway, Christmas is celebrated with a unique intimacy and a Scandinavian flair for community. Rick travels to Drobak, Norways self-proclaimed capital of Christmas, for Santa Lucia Day, and enjoys a Norwegian Girls Choir concert in Oslo. For more information on Rick Steves European Chr
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Published on Fri, 17 Nov 2006 08:00:00 PDT - 83 MB Format: X-M4A Video
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7. Part 1: Christmas Story and England
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While each European country gives Christmas its own special twist, they all follow the same story of how the son of God was born on earth, as told in the Bible and illustrated over the centuries by great artists. In this segment of Rick Steves European Christmas, we begin where the Christmas story b
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Published on Fri, 10 Nov 2006 08:00:00 PDT - 166 MB Format: X-M4A Video
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