December 13

Surprise your loved ones with thoughtful gifts!

Advent marks a period of eager anticipation and preparation for Christmas, which celebrates the birth of Jesus Christ.

Leuven's Christmas market with over 120 stalls across central squares as part of the Wintertijd winter season.

Spice up your baking game and create edible masterpieces with a blank canvas of gingerbread cookie, royal icing and candy decorations!

The festival of lights — a time for family, delicious eats, and stories that remind of hope's enduring glow in the darkest times.

Large covered Christmas market in Arlon's centre on 13-15 and 20-22 December.

Rich, creamy, and topped with marshmallows, there's nothing quite like cozying up with a warm cup of hot cocoa.

From its origins in southern Italy to making its way in the United States in the early 1900s, pizza has a rich and robust history that has made it a dish tha…

Belgium's oldest Christmas market, chalets, ice rink and big wheel across central Liège.

Brugge's signature winter festival with stylish Christmas markets on Markt and Simon Stevinplein, an ice rink, light shows and a new winter legend, now exten…

Brussels' flagship end-of-year festival with around 200 chalets, a big wheel, ice rink and light shows stretching from the Grand-Place to the Vismet quarter.

Zagreb Advent is a magical celebration that transforms Croatia's capital into a winter wonderland.

Bijna drie weken kerstmarkt met meer dan 120 kraampjes uit binnen- en buitenland op het Ladeuzeplein en Hooverplein.

Three-day enchanted Christmas village with 70+ artisans, chalets, a big top and a luminous dancing parade with Santa.

Kerstmarkt op twee weekends (12-14 en 19-21 december) met kraampjes en winterse sfeer in het centrum.

Up to 180 exhibitors in 85 authentic chalets fill the pedestrian heart of Louvain-la-Neuve for nearly a month of Christmas market.

Christmas chalets across Place McAuliffe, Govaerts and Saint-Pierre during the Nuts Weekend.

Ruim 50 chalets op Place de la Digue en Place Verte met een half-overdekte ijspiste van 700 m2.

One of Wallonia's larger Christmas markets with up to 180 exhibitors in around 85 wooden chalets.

Kerstmarkt met chalets, animatie en kerstsfeer in het hart van de Waalse hoofdstad.

Een zeventigtal houten chalets op de Place d'Armes en Place de l'Ange met ambachtelijke streekproducten en geschenken.

Kerstmarkt met houten chalets, cadeau- en eetwaren en een glinsterende schaatsbaan in het hart van Mons.

Kerstdorp met schaatsbaan, Alpijnse skichalets, foodstands en een ijspad op de Place Verte en Place de la Digue.

We all recognize tourism when we see it.

This frosting is the perfect partner for cakes, cupcakes, and even cookies!

National Wreaths Across America Day is a special event that brings people together to honor those who served in the military.

A free 3,5 km light-experience trail with ten installations that wrap medieval Bruges in winter glow, alongside ice skating and Christmas markets.

While most people are at home opening presents, emergency workers are on duty, ensuring the safety of their communities over the holidays.

Artes Mundi is an exciting event that brings the world of contemporary art to life in Cardiff, Wales.

For some folks, it seems like every year of getting together for the holidays is the same.

While most of us probably aren’t familiar with the term ‘Pulses’, we’ve all enjoyed these tasty parts of our diet.

Kerstmarkt op het wijndomein Chant d'Eole nabij Mons met pop-upboetiek en ambachtelijke eet- en cadeauproducenten.

Kerstdorp op de Grand-Place, Marche aux Herbes en Place Leopold met chalets, cadeaus en streekproducten.

These are the folks who can chat up a storm about anything from the weather to your wildest dreams, and you'll end up buying something anyway.

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When voices unite in harmony, magic happens—melodies intertwine, creating a musical tapestry that stirs emotions and brings joy to all.

Whether galloping through fields or performing intricate maneuvers, horses captivate hearts and inspire with their beauty and spirit.

Back when the internet was a wild frontier, folks used to swap nifty computer programs like trading cards, sparking a digital revolution.

Providing wool for cozy clothing, these quirky creatures, with their goofy grins and long lashes, are the best animals to take a selfie with!

Tune up your fiddle and get bowing, sign up to instrument lessons or attend a concert to hear the gorgeous sounds of a string orchestra.

Battle of the Bulge commemoration weekend with reenactments, the Bastogne March, Peace Dove ceremony and three Christmas markets.

Battle-of-the-Bulge commemoration weekend with memorial walk (8/12/20 km) and Christmas villages.

Pick a Pathologist Pal Day is a unique day that encourages everyone to acknowledge the important, yet often overlooked, role of pathologists and coroners.

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A solemn tradition, a small, flickering flame, a way to honor and remember, expressing love and reverence for those who have departed.

Cooperatives, quotes United Nations Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon, "are a reminder to the international community that it is possible to persue both economic…

Celebrating food is a typically human activity, so what better way to do so than with the International Year of Family Farming?

The Year of Soils is a concept initiated by Thailand to raise awareness of the importance of managing the earth’s soil reserves in a sustainable manner.

Water is a basic, fundamental resource for social, economic and human health & development.

Don't worry when you lose something precious — it might just be waiting for you in the magical world of the lost and found.

Computer Science Education Week sparks excitement every December, from the 4th to the 10th in 2023.

When you think of a princess, images of elegance, courage, and kindness come to mind.

National Handwashing Awareness Week highlights the importance of keeping our hands clean.

Clerc-Gallaudet Week is a special time when people stop and recognize two key figures who changed Deaf education in America.

With the theme of ‘December Giving Makes Us Human’, this month is set aside to recognize citizens who go above and beyond to meet the unmet needs of society,…

Mapping out a roadmap for a venture, sketching the blueprint that transforms innovative ideas into thriving businesses, step by step.

National Impaired Prevention Month, held in December, brings attention to the dangers of driving under the influence.

Ensuring that your favorite eateries follow top-notch protocols behind the scenes for everyone's well-being and satisfaction.

Our eyes are the windows to the world, and it's essential to cherish them.

They say, “To learn a new language is to gain a second soul.” That idea fuels the spirit of Learn a Foreign Language Month.

December highlights our feline friends with National Cat Lovers' Month, a time when cat enthusiasts celebrate and deepen their bond with their pets.

Helping furry friends in need, giving a paw up to shelters, and being a voice for those who can't speak for themselves.

Safe Toys and Gifts Month is crucial for highlighting the importance of choosing appropriate and safe gifts for children.

Supporting bowel cancer research through facial hair growth, spreading awareness, and fostering solidarity in the community.

Pears have been around for over 4000 years coming from the Caucasus and spread over from Asia and Europe to North America.

Spiritual Literacy Month invites everyone to explore spirituality through reading.

Spicing up outfits with those sleek, fabric accessories that effortlessly add a dash of personality and professionalism.

Throughout history there have been instances of wanton cruelty, and a blatant violation of the rights and privileges of mankind.