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THE CHIARA! CHRISTMAS SPECIAL

What a lovely Christmas!

Markets, little towns and lovely discoveries

An afternoon under the lights. Hot chocolate to share. A gift chosen with love. Your next Christmas memory starts here.

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Christmas market in Strasbourg’s old town in 2018. Archive photograph, not the 2026 edition.
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Fano

Province of Pesaro e Urbino · Marche · Italy

Admission and costs
The walk between the arch, main street and square is free. Optional entry to Palazzo Malatestiano Museum costs €8 full price, €5 reduced; the combined Via Flaminia Museum ticket costs €10. Admission is free for under-18s.
Getting there
Arrive at Fano station on the Adriatic railway and continue on foot towards the historic centre. Use Piazza XX September as your final reference point: the tourist office is at number 25 and the Palazzo Malatestiano Museum at number 4.
Time to allow
Allow around 4 hours at the destination, excluding travel.
If it rains
Palazzo Malatestiano Museum at Piazza XX September 4 replaces part of the walk with indoor archaeology and painting collections. It requires its own ticket and closes on 25 December and 1 January, when this alternative is unavailable.
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Castelsardo, Sardinia

Metropolitan City of Sassari · Sardinia · Italy

Admission and costs
The village streets are free to explore; the optional castle visit with MIM and MOG costs €5 full admission. The museum ticket is not a pass for every church or museum and excludes ARST transport.
Getting there
Sassari is the railway reference point. ARST route 728 departs from Via Padre Zirano for Castelsardo Piazza Nuova; return services also call at Sassari Stazione FS. From Piazza Nuova, the old village and castle on Via Marconi still require an uphill walk.
Time to allow
Allow around 3 hours at the destination, excluding travel.
If it rains
MIM inside Doria Castle offers indoor weaving collections. Winter opening is 10:00–17:00, last entry 16:00, closed on Christmas morning. The €5 ticket also includes MOG, which has different opening hours.
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Dates refer to the particular event named. Some markets open only on selected days: read the guide before planning your journey.

New York · Bryant Park Holiday Shops28 Oct 2026 – 3 Jan 2027

Bryant Park Holiday Shops

Scheduled

Weekdays 11 am–8 pm, weekends 10 am–8 pm. Holiday hours may vary.

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New York · Union Square Holiday Market12 Nov 2026 – 24 Dec 2026

Union Square Holiday Market

Scheduled

Sun–Wed 11 am–8 pm, Thu–Fri 11 am–9 pm, Sat 10 am–9 pm.

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Los Angeles · Pershing Square ice rink12 Nov 2026 – 3 Jan 2027

Pershing Square ice rink

Scheduled

Ticketed skating, rentals included.

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Vancouver · Vancouver Christmas Market16 Nov 2026 – 24 Dec 2026

Vancouver Christmas Market

Still to come

Timed admission. Final day is 24 December.

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New York · Columbus Circle Holiday Market1 Dec 2026 – 31 Dec 2026

Columbus Circle Holiday Market

Still to come

Mon–Thu 11 am–7 pm, Fri–Sun 10 am–8 pm. Check holiday hours.

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Los Angeles · Things Between Holiday Market4 Dec 2026 – 6 Dec 2026

Things Between Holiday Market

Still to come

Dock Street, 10 am–4 pm.

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Los Angeles · Makers Market4 Dec 2026 – 6 Dec 2026

Makers Market

Still to come

4 Dec preview 6–9 pm, 5–6 Dec 11 am–5 pm.

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Dates and the latest checks appear in each guide. Consult the official links for changes.

Christmas in everyday life