Rick Steves' European Christmas
- Paperback
239 pages
- Release Date
27 August 2013
Summary
Rick Steves, America’s expert on Europe, teams up with co-author Valerie Griffith to explore the rich and fascinating mix of traditions,Christian, pagan, musical, and edible,that led to the Christmas festivities we enjoy today.Rick brings home an authentic, surprising portrait of holiday celebrations in England, Norway, France, Germany, Austria, Italy, and Switzerland. Romans cook up eels, Salzburgers shoot off guns, Germans buy “prune people” at markets, Norwegian kids hope to win marzipan pigs, and Parisians ice-skate on the Eiffel Tower.With thoughtful insights, vibrant photos, and more than a dozen recipes, this great gift book captures the spirit of the season. It’s a delightful way to learn something new,and old,about Christmas.
Book Details
| ISBN-13: | 9781612387369 |
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| ISBN-10: | 1612387365 |
| Author: | Rick Steves, Valerie Griffith |
| Publisher: | Avalon Travel Publishing |
| Imprint: | Avalon Travel Publishing |
| Format: | Paperback |
| Number of Pages: | 239 |
| Edition: | 2nd |
| Release Date: | 27 August 2013 |
| Weight: | 450g |
| Dimensions: | 15mm x 175mm x 178mm |
| Series: | Rick Steves' European Christmas |
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Rick Steves
Rick Steves is on a mission: to help make European travel accessible and meaningful for Americans. Rick has spent 100 days every year since 1973 exploring Europe. He’s researched and written 24 travel guidebooks and hosts the public television series “Rick Steves’ Europe,” now in its seventh season. He also organizes and leads tours of Europe and offers an information-packed website . Rick lives in Edmonds, WA, just north of Seattle, with his family.
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