God Jul! ✨ Happy Christmas! 🎄 📷 Birger Lallo/Scandinav

A pine turned into a Christmas tree with the help of a comet, 46P/Wirtanen, from Bleikvassli, Norway [📸 Tommy Eliassen, 2018]

O Holy Night. Based on a French poem by Placide Cappeau, the song tells the story of the first Christmas Eve. It was first performed in a village in rural France in 1847 and is now sung on Christmas Eve all over the world. Happy Christmas from the west of Ireland🎄

Hamburg Christmas market

December in #Bruges, #Belgium

Snowy landscape of the historic village of #Hallstatt, #Austria.

Discover year-long natural beauty in Hallstatt, #Austria

Swedish flower crowns, known as midsommarkrans or blommkrans, are a cherished tradition during Midsummer celebrations, held around the summer solstice. These handmade wreaths, worn on the head, are crafted from fresh wildflowers & greenery symbolizing nature’s beauty.

Carl Vilhelm Holsøe (1863–1935), a Danish painter, is recognized for his tranquil interior scenes, often depicting softly lit rooms with figures or still lifes.

Imagine a volcano erupting so fiercely it buries a whole city in ash, but saves its art for 2,000 years! 🌋 When Mount Vesuvius exploded in 79 CE, it froze, under a blanket of ash, Pompeii’s stunning frescoes, which were vibrant paintings of Roman gods, daily life, and epic

The magnificent Temple of Poseidon in Cape Sounion, south of Athens, #Greece, is a breathtaking marvel, showcasing the incredible feat of ancient engineering as they constructed it atop such a lofty cliff in 440 BCE.

J.M.W. Turner, an English artist, created the 1801 oil painting ‘Dutch Boats in a Gale.’ This seascape portrays Dutch fishermen battling a fierce storm

Lithuanian folk performers wearing traditional costumes.

Tucked in the heart of Tuscany, Siena is a medieval masterpiece that transports you to a time of rival city-states and artistic brilliance. Once a powerhouse rivaling Florence, this UNESCO-listed gem dazzles with its Gothic Siena Cathedral, adorned with intricate mosaics and a

The Ulfberht swords, forged between the 9th and 11th centuries, are among the most intriguing artifacts of Viking history. These blades, etched with “+VLFBERHT+” or similar inscriptions, were unmatched in their strength, sharpness, and flexibility, far surpassing other Viking

In the Icelandic sagas, the enigmatic sunstone crystal emerges as a fascinating tool for Viking navigation, particularly in tales like the Saga of Hrafnkel and the Saga of St. Olaf. This legendary stone, often speculated to be a naturally occurring mineral like calcite or

European Beauty

Thomas Fearnley Ramsau 1832 European Beauty

Glad midsommar! ☀️

Irish folk music, deeply rooted in the cultural fabric of Ireland, has a rich history spanning centuries, shaped by oral tradition. This vibrant genre, passed down through generations, tells stories of love, rebellion, and resilience, accompanied by distinctive instruments. The