Christmas Traditions in Riga
Located on the Baltic Sea at the mouth of the River Daugava, Riga is considered a cultural hub with many museums and concert halls for tourists and locals to enjoy. The beautiful city is known for its Art Nouveau architecture. You won’t find a cluster of the Art Nouveau structures anywhere else in the world as you will in Riga.
The capital of Latvia takes part in certain Christmas traditions like Latvian stitchcraft, log dragging, and seasonal cooking. Riga is filled with family fun during the Christmas season. Your children will love riding the ponies, the horse-drawn carriages, and the wooden carousel. Don’t leave Riga without tasting Latvian honey or gingerbread from the Christmas market.