Christmas in Europe: A Season of Magic & Traditions

Christmas in Europe: A Season of Magic & Traditions🎄

One of the most beautiful parts of being an au pair in Europe is experiencing the holidays the way each country celebrates them — full of charm, culture, and cosy traditions that bring families together.

Here are some magical Christmas traditions you might experience with your host family:

🇩🇪 Germany: Wander through festive Christmas markets, sip warm Glühwein, and bake cookies like Lebkuchen with the kids.

🇫🇷 France: Celebrate with a long Christmas Eve dinner (“Le Réveillon”) and indulge in the famous Bûche de Noël.

🇪🇸 Spain: Enjoy sweet Turrón, admire the Nativity scenes, and don’t miss Three Kings Day on January 6th!

🇮🇹 Italy: Discover the Feast of the Seven Fishes and meet La Befana, the friendly Christmas witch.

🇳🇱 Netherlands: Sinterklaas arrives early in December - kids adore it, and you will too!

🇨🇿 Czech Republic: Try the tradition of floating walnut shells to predict the year ahead.

🇦🇹 Austria: Beware Krampus! A spooky but fun tradition that brings a thrilling twist to the holidays.

Wherever you are in Europe, Christmas is a time to slow down, connect, and make memories with your host family.

🎁 Are you spending Christmas abroad this year? Share your traditions with us in the comments!