Christmas Market
By Thelma
@thelme55 (77378)
Germany
December 17, 2023 4:20pm CST
I was strolling with my friends in the Christmas market yesterday. Boy! The promenade where the Christmas market was held, was so full with people from all over the world.
I heard a lot of Dutch speaking people. I thought I was in The Netherlands, not in Germany. I heard a lot of other languages too like Polish, Turkish, Russian, Italian, Spanish and Tagalog.
Suddenly, I heard someone behind me calling, „Kababayan“ (a Filipino word which means countrymen). I turned around and saw a few Filipinos. We talked and they said they came from Belgium by bus just to see the Christmas market in Germany. They said, there were 5 busses coming from Belgium. No wonder the parking place was limited.
Well, it was a beautiful Christmas market. Plenty of Christmas decorations for sale and of course a lot of food, barbecues and mulled wine. The atmosphere was great.
Have you been to a Christmas market? Did you like it?
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@thelme55 (77378)
• Germany
19 Dec 23
I hope you can visit a Christmas market @Tampa_girl7. Thank you.
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@jstory07 (141514)
• Roseburg, Oregon
29 Jan 24
@Tampa_girl7 The ones in Germany are really nice.
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@Tampa_girl7 (51225)
• United States
19 Dec 23
@thelme55 None can compare to the ones in Germany.
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@RasmaSandra (82268)
• Daytona Beach, Florida
17 Dec 23
There were many wonderful Christmas markets in Riga, Latvia. I am just in the process of writing up a Christmas article about European Christmas Markets.
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@RasmaSandra (82268)
• Daytona Beach, Florida
23 Dec 23
@thelme55 I will put the link in a PM here, I hope you have a nice Christmas Eve,
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@thelme55 (77378)
• Germany
23 Dec 23
I see. I would love to read your article about Christmas Markets in Europe. Thank you @RasmaSandra. Merry Christmas to you. I hope you will have a nice one.
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@LindaOHio (183823)
• United States
18 Dec 23
Sounds like a lot of fun. We don't have a Christmas market here. We once went to a Christmas store that is open all year around in Michigan. It was very interesting. Hope you have a good week.
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@thelme55 (77378)
• Germany
19 Dec 23
Yes, it was fun @LindaOHio. I see. I think Christmas Market is a German thing. I have to find out where it was originated.
I hope you have a good week, too. Thank you.
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@AmbiePam (95852)
• United States
18 Dec 23
Sometimes it is hard for me to tell if what I think is one thing here is the same overseas, but I do believe I have been to a Christmas market. However, I know without a doubt, it was nothing as spectacular at what is in Germany. What you describe sounds incredible.
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@thelme55 (77378)
• Germany
19 Dec 23
I see. We started late in the afternoon and at 5 pm, it was already dark. Thank you @snowy22315.
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@RebeccasFarm (91668)
• Arvada, Colorado
18 Dec 23
Yes many years ago in England the various outdoor markets.
That one where you went looks so lovely..I know I would enjoy it.
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@thelme55 (77378)
• Germany
29 Jan 24
I heard that there are lots of Christmas markets in England. I know also of Germans that went to London participating on a Christmas market there. They brought German Christmas products for sale. They were my clients in massage when I was still working. Thank you @RebeccasFarm and have a nice day.
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@wiLLmaH (8802)
• Singapore, Singapore
18 Dec 23
The mix of languages and cultures must have created a truly magical atmosphere. And how heartwarming to hear someone call out "Kababayan" – finding a bit of home in a foreign land is always special. Cheers to joyful encounters and the magic of the season!
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@TraveOnWorld (854)
• Georgia
18 Dec 23
Not yet, but hoping to soon. I've got family in Holland who go all the time, might have been the ones you heard
. Markets like that makes for good cheer!
. Markets like that makes for good cheer!2 people like this
@thelme55 (77378)
• Germany
19 Dec 23
I am sure there are some Christmas markets in Holland. Thank you @TraveOnWorld
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