Lifestyle: Christmas At The Traditional German Markets
Over the last few days I went home to Germany and it was the weekend celebrating the first advent, meaning there are only three more to go until it's Christmas Eve time. Germans love a taditional Christmas and for some, including me, the pre-period leading up to the 24th December is the most exciting time of the year. The first advent marks the opening of the famous Christmas Markets and for the next couple of weeks, people will come together to get into the festive mood and celebrate one of Germany's oldest religious traditions. Though I'm very happy to see that parts of my culture are taken over by other countries such as Belgium and the UK, I find that hardly nowhere are the markets as beautiful, magical and authentic as they are at home. Usually hold in medieval market squares surrounded by old churches, town halls and restored Renaissance houses, the markets give you that special feeling of Christmas. It is already frosty cold, most likely minus degrees, snow has cover...