#christmas

The holiday season is slowly fading into memory, but the magic of winter is still with us. We invite you to explore a photo gallery showcasing the cities of the Shrines of Europe network in their Christmas and New Year’s attire.

As the Shrines of Europe Association, we always come together in this special time of the year. We warmly invite you to watch and share Christmas wishes from all the cities of the Shrines of Europe, each bringing its unique voice and local tradition into this common message of hope. May this festive season bring peace, hope, and joy to our communities, our pilgrims, and all who seek light on their journey.

Dear Friends, On the occasion of the upcoming Christmas, the mayors of the Shrines of Europe cities send you a special message. We invite you to listen to the wishes in all Shrines of Europe languages.

Traditionally, Christmas is a time when churches and many homes host nativity scenes depicting the Holy Family just after the birth of Baby Jesus. We especially invite you to Loreto, Italy, to see beautiful detailed scenes depicting the Nativity of the Lord.

The Shrines of Europe wish you all the best during this special holiday season. May the upcoming Christmas holidays be full of warmth and joy and may they bring you moments of respite from everyday problems and worries. May the new year 2024 be full of interesting challenges, bring only successes and be a time of unforgettable trips and journeys. Merry Christmas and happy new year!

Every year Shrines of Europe emphasize the uniqueness of the holiday season. Christmas fairs are organized and interesting cultural and entertainment events are presented for residents, pilgrims and tourists in all the sanctuary towns. Today we want to tell you about some of them. Because it's always worth being with Shrines of Europe, but especially now - during this special Christmas time.