If I’m being honest, so many European Christmas markets have become Instagram backdrops for mediocre mulled wine and overpriced bratwurst. Vienna is different. Local artist-made gifts, organic wine ...

Christmas markets are an integral part of the cityscape in December, attracting crowds of visitors worldwide. But where does the tradition of Christmas markets actually come from? And which Christmas ...

The spirit of Christmas comes alive in Vienna through its markets, where the warmth of good food rivals the city’s lights. Beneath strings of golden bulbs, visitors share steaming mugs of punch paired ...

Far-Flung Postcards is a weekly series in which NPR's international team shares moments from their lives and work around the world. This was the year I finally made good on a five-year-old promise to ...