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Christmas market magic

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Author: Al Hidden, Posted: Friday, 23rd November 2018, 09:00

Let’s continue the theme of pre-Christmas shopping and travel that we began last month. Mention Christmas markets and it’s easy to imagine crisp December afternoons on Cheltenham’s Promenade, festive fun in Gloucester Quays or perhaps even a stroll through one of Germany’s ‘Weinachtmarkts’. But as we are so often reminded at this time of year, the geographical reach and variety of these markets extends far beyond Nuremberg and Munich.

A Latin take

For a Latin take on pre-Christmas celebrations, jet south to Madrid and explore the oldest of Spain’s Christmas markets, the Mercado de Navidad de Plaza Mayor, in what is arguably Madrid’s loveliest square. Don’t miss the delicious seasonal ‘entremeses’ that are traditionally enjoyed in Spain at Christmas time.

Alternatively, maybe Lübeck in December just isn’t wintry enough for you. In that case, how about heading further north towards Santa’s home? Imagine combining a Finnish break with warming Glögi, traditional Joulupöytä baked ham and a heated sauna at the Christmas market in Helsinki’s Senate Square?

Christmas in the Big Apple

December trips to New York have long been popular with us Brits. If you’re hitting the city this month, make sure you add the Christmas markets to other seasonal delights such as the Rockafeller Center Christmas Tree and legendary Macy’s. Whatever you do, don’t miss the stunning Bryant Park Christmas Village in midtown. Apparently, it’s a big favourite amongst New Yorkers!

That’s south, north and west covered; now for the east. If December finds you in Japan, a wealth of Christmas joy awaits as the country indulges its fascination for western-style seasonal festivities. Will it be the magic of Tokyo’s Roppongi Hills and Hibiya Park Christmas markets that enchants you? Or will you join locals as they cuddle up on building-high auditorium seating to ‘ooh and aah’ at the seasonal music and lights of the giant Christmas tree at Kyoto’s main station?

A romantic New Year

Then of course, there’s New Year, as Christmas celebrations continue into 2019 in all these wonderful, romantic places. Celebrating New Year is a great way to forget the trials and tribulations of Brexit for a few days. It might even be the perfect opportunity to pop a big question to someone special amid romantic seasonal lights, fireworks and delicious treats – just as I did on a snowy, Glühwein-fuelled ‘Sylvester-Nacht’ in Lübeck back in 2003!

Season’s greetings everybody!

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