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Viking Explorer Society News - Issue 24 - Christmas 2024

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8 | Viking Explorer Society News Viking.TV THAT'S THE SPIRIT Welcome an extra dose of cheer as you celebrate the most wonderful time of the year with special episodes of Viking.TV commemorating the holiday season. Immerse yourself in the magic of the holiday season in Amsterdam and Cologne Join Viking's Ambassador-at-Large, Jean Newman Glock as she visits two festive ports on our 8-day Christmas on the Rhine river voyage. Journey along the city's charming canals and savour some traditional Dutch cuisine. Next, board the Viking Eir and sail to Dusseldorf, toasting to the yuletide season with a hot cup of mulled wine. Lastly, visit Cologne, where the Gothic cathedral provides a stunning backdrop for one of the largest Christmas markets in Europe. Marvel at one of Germany's most picturesque regions and explore the small-town charm of Rüdesheim Rüdesheim is known for the vibrant Drosselgasse, a narrow pedestrian way lined with decorated restaurants and bars. Here, Jean Newman Glock will immerse you in the spirit of the holiday season as she explores a local Christmas market with a beautifully crafted nativity scene. At home at Highclere Castle for the holidays Spend a magical Christmas Eve at Highclere Castle with Lord and Lady Carnavon, who treat us to a special, behind-the-scenes look at how they are celebrating the holidays. Join Lady Carnavon as she decorates the grand rooms, capping the scene with an elegant Christmas tree. A Norwegian Christmas with Viking guides Ekaterina and Stian Journey to the Norwegian village of Baerums Verk with our Viking guides and watch as they share some of Norway's most festive Christmas traditions. Learn about the custom of lighting Advent candles on Sundays, experience 'Little Christmas Eve' (Lille Julaften) and sit down to a holiday dinner. VIEW VIDEO VIEW VIDEO VIEW VIDEO VIEW VIDEO

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