Christmas in the Baltic nations is celebrated somewhat differently in of the three countries that make up this region. However, Lithuania, Latvia, and Estonia can trace their Christmastime celebrations back to the pre-Christian era. Today, Christmas in the Baltic nations is celebrated with varying degrees of religiosity and exuberance.
Christmas in the Baltic Nations:
Christmas Markets in the Baltic Nations
Photos of Christmas in the Baltic Nations
- Photo of Christmas Tree in Vilnius
- Photo of Tallinn's Christmas Market
- Photo of Christmas Tree in Riga
From About.com's Guide to East European Food:
- Photos of Lithuanian Ornament Making
- Photo of Lithuanian Family Christmas Tree
- Photo of Estonian Family Christmas Tree
Christmas in Tartu photo credit: iStockphoto/jaak68
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