One of the welcome signs of the brighter season that’s soon to come is blossoming beauty, so why not plan a getaway to a place where buds and flowers are about to make their first appearance?

Snow sculptures, music, crafts and hot air balloons among the varied cultural offerings happening soon in high places.

Whatever your passion, you can almost be certain of finding a consumer fair devoted to it somewhere in Europe.

Here’s a look at European places promising special events, anniversaries, grand openings or other experiences, along with places the travel press has singled out as destinations on the rise.

In many parts of Europe, Epiphany, or Three King’s Day, is cause for excitement, particularly among children, who will be hoping for presents arriving by special means of delivery.

As dawn breaks on the first day of the New Year, cities, regions and nations indulge in fun traditions uniquely their own. Travelers passing through are more than welcome to get in on the action.

Here’s some inspiration for spending those days between Christmas and New Years, the time German speakers refer to as “the time between the years.”

Here’s where to go to get your fix of Christmas treats throughout the year.

Strategic planning can create opportunities to visit multiple seasonal sites in a day.

Here are many of the major events and celebrations taking place in Europe this month.