Discover the earliest Christmas markets opening in Europe and the hidden local treats that make each one unforgettable. Innsbruck, Tallinn, Strasbourg, Wrocław, and Zagreb await! Because sometimes, the best way to experience Christmas is to taste it first. Taste the Christmas Spirit Before December Before December even begins, the streets of Europe start to glow. You can already smell cinnamon, roasted nuts, and mulled wine drifting through the cold air, a sign that Christmas