VIENNA — A flip of the switch, some oohs and ahhs from a crowd of onlookers, and a giant decorated Christmas tree went up in lights on Vienna’s town hall square as the Yuletide season got rolling in ...

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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 ...

A Nemesis Shrine motorized unit is shown in parade formation Saturday at the Vienna Holly Days Christmas parade. (Photo by Jess Mancini) VIENNA — Saturday’s annual Holly Days Christmas Parade in ...

No city has defined the Christmas market tradition quite like Vienna, where age-old customs still set the tone for one of Europe’s busiest holiday seasons. With over 20 official Advent fairs scattered ...

Sofia Vergara spent her Christmas holidays in Vienna and shared moments from her trip with her followers online. The actress posted several photos on social media, giving fans a look at how she ...

VIENNA, VA — When Morgan Samson married Colby Smyth, she got to experience a Christmas party like no other. Smyth's parents Linda "Tree" Smyth and Rod Smyth threw a Christmas party complete with 28 ...