The French Alsatian city of Strasbourg has been on the map for years as a major tourist destination during the holidays, with close to two million visitors expected to have taken in the sights this season. 

The main draw is its Christmas market, the oldest and one of the largest in Europe.  The city spends $3.3 million a year on the market, a paltry sum compared to what it brings in, even in tougher economic times.

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Source: VOA News: Economy and Finance