Christmas markets in Croatia are as much about the food as the decorations, often inspired by local folklore or fairy tales. Don’t miss a chance to sample fritule, a Croatian miniature donut.

A new exhibition at Zagreb’s Ethnographic Museum focuses on a unique Christmas decoration few outside ... is a Yuletide ornament found throughout Croatia, Slovenia and Austria.

My husband, Brent, and I both love Christmas. Back when we had a house in Seattle, the decorations went up by Halloween Thanksgiving and didn’t come down until January 2nd. We were all about ...

Each year, Croatia’s buzzing capital hosts one ... Or hop on a tram — look out for the one covered in Christmas decorations and driven by Santa — and head east to Maksimir Park, Zagreb ...

Consider Croatia. The country offers an ... covered in thousands of illuminated lights and lavish decorations. Kids will enjoy a special Christmas Garden, as well as Santa’s House, which is ...

Photo taken on Nov. 24, 2020 shows illuminated Christmas decorations for the event "Polar Advent in the Wild Heart of the City" at Zagreb Zoo in Zagreb, Croatia. (Emica Elvedji/Pixsell via Xinhua ...

Photo taken on Dec. 7, 2020 shows Christmas decorations in Rijeka, Croatia. (Goran Kovacic/Pixsell via Xinhua) Photo taken on Dec. 7, 2020 shows Christmas decorations in Rijeka, Croatia.

With an ice sculpture festival, brass band fanfares and a huge skating rink, Croatia's capital is pulling ... aiming to rival Europe's traditional Christmas destinations such as Vienna and Prague.