CHRISTMAS IN AUSTRIA SOFIA Georg. KALLIRROH DIMITRA

Location of Austria

Location of Vienna Population : 1.900.000 people Language : German, French Johann Strauss

Places to Visit in Vienna Christmas Market Belvedere Concert House

Celebrate the Christmas Day Christmas Day is a holiday in all countries. Many homes have Christmas trees and other decorations in the weeks leading to Christmas Day. Some workplaces hold Christmas parties prior to December 25. Festive activities include exchanging presents, singing Christmas songs, going to parties.

Celebrate the Christmas Day It's a special time when children get presents from family, friends and Santa Claus. Christmas cards are also given or sent out prior to Christmas Day.

Celebrate the Christmas Day For some, Christmas is an exclusive family affair, while others invite friends to a Christmas buffet or pot luck meal. Churches have special services and may include a crèche or miniature Nativity scene.

What you can do in Vienna There’s a lake in front of the Upper Belvedere palace. In the evening, when the sky becomes twilight blue, it’s a beautiful place to take an iconic photo of the building, the Christmas market, the lights and the reflections in the water.

What you can do in Vienna There are concerts galore to enjoy. For example, you can book tickets for the special “Strauss and Mozart” Christmas concerts at the Kursalon (where Strauss himself performed). And for even more advent atmosphere, take in a choir recital or advent concert. Top venues include Stephansdom (St.Stephen’s cathedral), the Peterskirche, and the Minoritenkirche (an Italian church).

Food in Vienna One of the definite must-try foods in Vienna is the traditional Wiener Schnitzel, a thin cut of meat – originally veal – coated in breadcrumbs and fried. Vienna is known for its love for cafés, which are a big part of the local culture. An ideal stop at one would involve eating Apfelstrudel (Apple Strudel) with tea or coffee. Apfelstrudel, together with Wiener Schnitzel and Tafelspitz, are considered the traditional dishes of Vienna.

Merry Christmas to all !!!!