Program 427: More European Christmas Traditions

Nothing says Christmas like fresh oysters and fermented trout — at least according to some Europeans. Learn about the yuletide traditions of France, Norway, Greece, London, the Spanish Basque Country, and small-town Italy, from the varied fare to unusual holiday decorations to Santa's leaner — and often meaner — overseas counterparts.

• Tom Hooper, tour guide from London
• Gillian Chadwick, tour guide from London
• Cecilia Bottai, vintner and tour guide from Orvieto, Italy
• Patrick Vidal, tour guide from Brittany, France
• Virginie Moré, tour guide from Lyon, France
• Pål Bjarne Johansen, tour guide from Oslo, Norway
• Anastasia Gaitanou, tour guide from Thessaloniki, Greece
• Danae Kousouri, tour guide from Athens
• Agustín Ciriza, tour guide from San Sebastian, Spain

• A Buche Noël yule log is a traditional dessert served at Christmastime in France. 
• An online guide to Christmas markets in France.  
• Saint Vasilios, also known as Basil the Great, was a contemporary of Saint Nicholas, and brings gifts to the children in Greece on January 1.    
• The Olentzero is a Christmastime character that brings toys to the children of the Basque Country in Spain.