Here's a look at Christmas markets around the world that have become destinations for gifts and festivities
Viennese Christmas Market, Vienna, Austriacourtesy Stadtweinmarketing
Based in the city's historic Distillery District, it's an enchanting scene, with glittering lights, a Santa's Grotto, fairground rides, beer gardens and holiday vendors selling everything from poutine to one-off Christmas gifts. For added yuletide vibe, it's good to head to Piazza del Duomo for the nativity scene and Christmas tree, which is lit up on December 8, as part of the Feast of the Immaculate Conception.Although this is every inch an Italian event, there's a distinct German air to the proceedings too. Keep an eye out for gingerbread and strudel.
As well as the usual stands selling Christmas decorations and nibbles, there are three different light shows which take place in the park, as well as a traditional Pixie Band playing festive songs at various points around the site. Once fortified, vast crafts tents await where everything from original paintings to wood carvings can be found for sale. For off-kilter Christmas presents, it's a struggle to match this gem.Come for the first-rate shopping, but make sure to stick around for the nightly concerts, ranging from choral to jazz. No out-of-tune carols here.
The caga tio -- an enormous piñata-style Christmas log which spills out candy and gifts when beaten with a stick -- is one of the most popular Fira de Santa Llúcia activities.The Budapest Christmas Fair and Winter Festival takes place at Vörösmarty Square in the center of the city from early November to the end of December each year. It's the oldest festive market in the Hungarian capital as well as the most popular.
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