This week on the Travel with Rick Steves radio show: Christmas is a little different across the pond — where Santas dwell on farms or in the woods, festively decorated boats stand in for sleighs, and fermented trout is a must-try treat. Learn about holiday traditions observed in France, Norway, Greece, London, the Spanish Basque Country, and small-town Italy, as a slate of Rick's guides share their customs and memories of this festive season. Find your local station, subscribe to the podcast, or

Explore the Basque Country of Spain and France on a Rick Steves tour: https://www.ricksteves.com/tours/spain-portugal/basque?utm_medium=social&utm_source=fb&utm_campaign=BAS&utm_content=boost Starting in Bayonne and ending in Bilbao, this tour happily immerses you in the rich art, history, and culture of one of Europe's most ancient, independent-thinking regions — including the distinctive towns of St-Jean-Pied-de-Port, Pamplona, San Sebastián, and Guernica. You'll also enjoy gourmet cooking, fu