Fossils recently revealed the ancient woods of Cairo, New York

Jerusalem's only certified Santa, mummering's comeback, and more. Email not displaying correctly? View in your browser. December 24, 2019 Ancient Woods In an abandoned quarry in Cairo, New York, scientists recently found massive, sprawling systems of roots preserved in fossil soil. These remnants are helping researchers study fauna that's hundreds of millions of years old. Read More → ‘Ho Ho Holy Land’ In the Christian Quarter of East Jerusalem, surrounded by Christmas decorations in his family's 700-year-old home, stands Issa Kassissieh, Israel's only certified Santa Claus. Read more → LEIDEN, NETHERLANDS Floating Christmas Market This cozy attraction boasts nearly 90 stalls that sell various foods, warm drinks, and handcrafted items that all float along the city’s oldest canal. Read more → Atlas Obscura Trips Extraordinary Island: Puerto Rico's Hidden Wonders For a limited time only, bring a friend on this five-day exploration of Puerto Rico and you'll each save $250. This April, learn Bomba from a local dance troupe. And meet the innovative builders championing sustainable architecture. This is a rare chance to see this extraordinary island through the ideas of the locals who are shaping it. Learn more → From the archives Newfoundland’s Long-Banned Tradition of Mummering How do you resurrect a centuries-old Christmas ritual with creepy masks, horse heads, and bras worn on the outside? Read more → Ringkøbing, Denmark Nazi Beach Bunkers In the shadow of the sand dunes, juxtaposed against the beautiful, wild beach of Houvig, these Brutalist concrete structures provide a stark reminder of the Nazi occupation of Denmark during World War II. Read more → ‘Horses, Horses, Horses’ From a lavish equine palace in China to a mysterious Sardinian festival, here are 13 places that highlight unusual living horse populations around the world. Read more → Visit AtlasObscura.com · View in Browser · Unsubscribe · See All Newsletters 61 Greenpoint Ave #622, Brooklyn, NY 11222