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There’s no denying the vast appeal of Europe’s traditional Christmas markets – the sparkling lights, festive shopping, local food favorites, joyful faces and the steaming mugs of Glühwein, of course.

To prevent ramming attacks at Christmas markets, German officials have installed concrete blocks, chain barriers and, in one case, metal bollards removed by a hand-cranked crane. Security personnel ...

Traditional Christmas markets are an iconic holiday custom in Europe. Interested in experiencing one? Luckily, there’s no need to travel across the world — your closest Christmas market is probably ...