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SHOP THE CHRISTMAS MARKETS OF EUROPE . . . But Hurry!
By Bob Enzel


If you happen to be in Europe this holiday season a visit to the Christmas market(s) should be a must on your to do list. Here are a few of Europe's most famous.

HELSINKI

Starting with "top of the world" Finland, the traditional St. Thomas Market sets the holiday scene. According to Finnish tradition, Christmas is brought to the homes by St. Thomas on December 21 and removed by St. Knut on January 13.

Turku Christmas Fair at the Old Great Square takes place on each of 4 weekends preceding the holiday. This is a great place to find Christmas decorations, ornaments, handicrafts, ginger bread and mulled wine. The market is open daily from December 7 -20.

ZURICH

Zurich Chrisitkindil Market is home to the largest covered Christmas market in Europe. It  features over 160 festively decorated stalls with many gift and decorative choices. On the Main Square 5,000 Swarovski crystal ornaments will adorn the Christmas tree until  December 24th. This is not to be missed if you're any where near Zurich.  In Zurich's Old Town vendors and artisans from all over the world will display their wares in Zurich's oldest Christmas market at the Bahnhofstrasse surrounded by lit-up department stores another of Zurich's Christmas markets will wow any and all visitors.


SALZBURG

Salzburg's Christkinknmakt runs from November 19 - December 26 within the charm of the old Cathedral Square. Traditional booths, handicrafts, fine baked goods and various "object d'art" for the holiday season will be on display. Enjoy the performance by Salzburg choirs and children's school groups...all make for a fun visit.

Also in Salzburg is the Christmas market on Mirabellplatz is an annual attraction with culinary delicacies, mulled wine and numerous stalls with lots of beautiful ornaments and gifts.

Salzburg is a special place to be over the holidays.

PRAGUE

Prague, the city of hundred spires hosts the city's traditional Christmas markets at the Old Town Square and Wenceslas Square. The Christmas markets are a great place to celebrate the holiday. Visit the decorated wooden huts and stages that offer a variety of folk traditions, holiday goods, festive music and Czech delicacies. November 28 - January 1, 2010.


HEIDELBERG

From November 25 through December 22 the Old Town is ablaze with magical lights. The famous Heidelberg Castle will seem to be burning as it once did hundreds of years ago. When touring the town during the holiday festivities it will be almost impossible to miss a Christmas market. The gateway to all the Christmas Markets begins at Bismark Square where you will find handicrafts at the Anatomy Garden.

Then on to University Square where 80 stands will provide food of varying tastes. Plus enjoy a nostalgic carousel of colorful horses and the traditional Heidelberg Gluhwein served nice and hot to ward off any chill. At the Market Square you will find an immense Christmas Pyramid where figures from Heidelberg's history turn round and round. For the kiddies there is Father Christmas waiting in his own little house for all the tiny guests. The smell of almond and cinnamon cookies will be in the air. Wait! There is also the Corn Market with its Christmas creche and children's zoo that await all the kids, young and old. Taste Bratwurst, soups and stews with fresh bread and a warm cup of mulled mead. Lastly, the Grand Finale of the Christmas stroll is at Karl's Square where an open ice rink sits below the majestic backdrop of the Castle.

Lastly.

DON'T FORGET TO WRITE TO SANTA CLAUS

You and your kids may write to Santa directly. His address is:

Santa Claus Village,
FIN 96930 Arctic Circle, Finland.

He even has a web site
www.santaclausvillage.info


 

   

 

 
 

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