Back in medieval times, Vienna, Austria ... as well as toys and decorations to give away as presents at Christmas. Eventually the markets became known as Weinachtsmärkte (Christmas markets ...

Locals and tourists pour into hundreds of Christmas markets, lured by enticing aromas, holiday music, handmade gifts and beautiful decorations ... AmaWaterways Vienna's ever-expanding variety ...

Soon every home in Britain had a tree bedecked with candles, sweets, fruit, homemade decorations and small gifts. In 1843 Henry Cole commissioned an artist to design a card for Christmas.