A Continental Christmas
Simon Partridge
- Regions:
- Norfolk, Suffolk
- Notice Period:
- Short (maybe less than one month's notice)
- Type:
- Professional
- Fee:
- Paid: £70 plus 45p a mile travel
- Category:
- History
- Updated:
- 6th August 2026
- Tagged:
- Food History. Christmas
Germany, the Netherlands, Italy and more. A look at continental Christmas traditions, tracing their origins in pre-Christian winter festivals and their development across Europe. Discover Advent customs, markets, festive foods, gift-giving, and regional variations, revealing how shared themes of faith, family, and celebration create a rich, diverse seasonal heritage still alive today across the continent.
Views: 8 | Enquiries: 0About Simon Partridge
Simon is an experienced public speaker. For over 30 years, he has given a wide variety of talks on subjects including natural history, history, and food and drink. If he is interested in the subject, Simon will talk about it! No group is too small or too large.
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