Christmas is a big deal in the UK. They have been
advertising Christmas meals in the restaurants since we’ve been here and
selling Christmas items almost as early. Here in Leeds, the German Christmas
street market opened the 1st weekend of this month. In Manchester,
they waited until last weekend. We just happened to plan our weekend there to
coincide with the opening.
They have German, French and local vendor markets set up.
They all are within walking distance of one another, sometimes just flowing into
each other. They have built wonderful wooden structures selling everything from
ornaments to Gluhwein or mulled wine. Of course there are also tasty brats to
eat as well as candy, chocolates and cheese and even gluten–free options. One
of my favorite things were the still warm from the oven coconut macaroons.
There were thousands of people walking through and spending lots of money.
Looks like a tradition that should get started in Kansas City.
Here is a link to the cities Christmas Market website: www.manchester.gov.uk/info/500241/christmas_markets
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