While he's on assignment in Eastern Europe, NPR's Brian Mann traveled through Krakow, Poland. That's where he visited one of the oldest Christmas markets in the world, dating back to the 1300s.

While he's on assignment in Eastern Europe, NPR's Brian Mann traveled through Krakow, Poland. That's where he visited one of the oldest Christmas markets in the world, dating back to the 1300s.

Fairy tales come to life in Europe during the Christmas holidays. Central squares transform into places of beauty and adventure, streets are adorned with garlands, festive music fills the air, and ...