Whether you prefer the quiet, natural "bare" beauty of a Russian winter or the chic, "hot" culinary installations of a French Christmas, the essence of the season remains the same: a celebration of light in the darkest part of the year. By blending these traditions, you can create a holiday that is both worldly and deeply personal.

Urban nature counts. Rooftop gardens, river walks, botanical gardens, and even sidewalk trees are portals. Furthermore, most major cities have regional parks or national forests within a 60-minute drive. Use the weekend.

French children place their shoes (not stockings) near the fireplace on Christmas Eve so that (Father Christmas) can fill them with small gifts and treats. Unlike the chimney-climbing Santa of American tradition, Père Noël is sometimes accompanied by Père Fouettard , a figure who dispenses spankings to naughty children.

This isn't a vacation. This is a lifestyle.

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You don’t need a week-long camping trip. The nature and outdoor lifestyle can be lived in micro-doses. Eat your lunch on a park bench. Take a conference call while walking a nature trail. Stargaze for ten minutes before bed.

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