Christmas Shopping in Germany It may be Summer now but here in the UK we're all well too aware how quickly Summer can turn into miserable Autumn weather. So what better time to plan your winter break and have something to look forward to when the rain clouds set in?
I've always been the type of person who likes seasons to be seasons. I like Summer to be hot and sunny and winter to be snowy and cold. Taking a break somewhere hot in the winter has never really appealed to me. I say, embrace the weather. So the ideal winter holiday for me? Germany, at Christmas.
Christmas Eve
If you're as much of a fan of Christmas as me you'll know there is nothing more exciting than the sight of fairy lights and the sound of festive music while you do your Christmas shopping. This is often hampered however by the sight of frenzied crowds and the sound of stressed-out shoppers. Not to mention the unhelpful shop assistants and the remarkably non-festive department stores. And that's where Germany comes in.
Germany knows how to do Christmas - and it certainly knows how to do Christmas shopping. Why get your family and friends the same old gifts from the same old stores when you can visit Germany's fantastic traditional markets. The most popular Christmas market in Germany is the Nuremberg Christkindlesmark. The market dates from 1639 and is held from the Friday before advent until Christmas Eve.
The stalls sell unique and traditional pieces so you're sure to find something special for that special someone. And while you're shopping, get into the festive spirit with a glass of mulled wine and some roasted chestnuts which are on offer at all the markets.
Plus, don't miss the opening of the market. The Lord Mayor performs the opening ceremony in the Marienplatz in Nuremberg city centre when the Christmas lights are switched on.
Christmas Shopping in Germany
0 comments:
Post a Comment