http://www.austria.info People & Traditions us http://www.austria.info/us/home/vienna-boys-choir-1204170.html The Vienna Boys' Choir is one of the oldest boys' choirs in the world. For nearly five hundred years it has been one of the enduring symbols of Austria. Tue, 21 Apr 2009 12:45:00 GMT http://www.austria.info/us/home/vienna-boys-choir-1204170.html http://www.austria.info/us/food-and-wine-in-austria/coffeehouse-culture-in-austria-1145698.html Cafés are an everyday part of city living and in Vienna in particular they are at the heart of city life. Around 1900, a visit to a Viennese café was a spectacular experience, newspapers were displayed on custom-made stands, waiters wore tailcoats and ceilings were decorated with elaborate chandeliers. Tue, 01 May 2007 17:28:00 GMT http://www.austria.info/us/food-and-wine-in-austria/coffeehouse-culture-in-austria-1145698.html http://www.austria.info/us/people-and-traditions/classical-balls-1084200.html During the time of Fasching (carnival) there are hundreds of balls staged throughout Austria. Some of the most well-known are the Opera ball, held at the State Opera and the Imperial Ball held on December 31 at the Imperial Palace in Vienna. Sun, 01 Jul 2001 23:54:00 GMT http://www.austria.info/us/people-and-traditions/classical-balls-1084200.html http://www.austria.info/us/culture-art/christmas-season-in-austria-1084204.html The time from late November to the end of the year has a very special meaning in Austria. Visit Austria's christmas markets, try some Gluehwein and enjoy the spirit of Christmas... Thu, 31 May 2001 21:56:00 GMT http://www.austria.info/us/culture-art/christmas-season-in-austria-1084204.html http://www.austria.info/us/culture-art/new-year-s-celebrations-1084210.html Whether you start the New Year in style attending the New Year's Ball at the Imperial Palace, or celebrate it on the streets of any town in Austria – the choice is all yours. Tue, 29 May 2001 21:58:00 GMT http://www.austria.info/us/culture-art/new-year-s-celebrations-1084210.html