Watch "Rick Steves' European Christmas" Saturday, December 13 at 4 p.m. on SCETV. From manger scenes and mistletoe to wintry wonderlands, this special celebrates the Christmas season throughout the European continent. Rick visits friends and families to reveal their customs and practices of the holiday season. Explore colorful, musical celebrations of Christmas across Europe and learn about customs from "the old countries," hear local choirs and discover holiday family traditions. | South Caroli

Over the next two weeks, I’ll be sharing clips, extras, and behind-the-scenes notes from my one-hour special, “Rick Steves’ European Christmas.” (If you enjoy watching this show with friends and family, be sure to let them know!) The tour guide in me was determined to cover the biblical story of Christmas in this special while also explaining related holidays and traditions and meeting the locals. We learn about Epiphany, Advent wreaths, the origin of St. Nicholas, the pagan roots of many Christ