{"id":421,"date":"2011-12-13T22:07:22","date_gmt":"2011-12-13T22:07:22","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/londonerfromafar.wordpress.com\/?p=421"},"modified":"2016-07-24T10:38:13","modified_gmt":"2016-07-24T09:38:13","slug":"christmas-markets-in-london","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/alondonerfromafar.co.uk\/christmas-markets-in-london\/","title":{"rendered":"Christmas Markets in London"},"content":{"rendered":"

I know, I know. Blogging about Christmas markets in\u00a0London is so predictable during this \"Chrismastime of the year. I could not resist temptation, though. Christmas is my favourite time of the year by far, and going to Christmas markets<\/a> is one of my favourite activities.<\/p>\n

Reading about this topic recently, I found it really interesting the fact that they were forbidden during the Oliver Cromwell era. It is understandable, though. According to his beliefs, these type of markets<\/a> were associated to Christmas in the same way that people used to celebrate them under monarchs. So, they had to be forbidden. Traders kept on selling Christmas goods, though, being very careful not to\u00a0associate\u00a0them with Christmas.<\/p>\n

Today, this type of markets are held everywhere, and add up to the usual London\u00a0markets<\/a>. They bring us back distant memories of a distant past. That is, several hundred years ago, which people can still\u00a0enjoy in period dramas or musicals, such as Oliver Twist<\/a>. I find there is something comforting about those pastries cooked straight out of a medieval cookbook and mulled wine.<\/p>\n

As well as distant times, one aspect that all of Christmas markets<\/a> in London, and in UK, tend to have is continental themes. They often are German, and bring over traders from continental Europe. But, the market<\/a> in the city of\u00a0Leeds even has a Caribbean theme!\u00a0People here also take the chance to travel to other countries to enjoy a bit of a winter break before the busy Christmas season.<\/p>\n

Fancy a sausage and some mulled wine?\u00a0Let\u00b4s take a\u00a0look at some of the most popular\u00a0Christmas markets in London and the rest of Europe. Enjoy!<\/p>\n

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  1. German market Southbank Centre<\/a>. \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0\u00a0\"Christmas
    \nThis is a popular one for unusual pressies.<\/li>\n
  2. Columbia Road<\/a>.<\/li>\n
  3. Hyde Park Winter Wonderland<\/a>.
    \nOK, this is a Christmas fair.\u00a0It has a German theme, and offers an ice skating ring.<\/li>\n
  4. Bath<\/a>.
    \nNice and traditional.<\/li>\n
  5. Winchester<\/a>.
    \nA traditional\u00a0market in the ancient\u00a0capital.<\/li>\n
  6. Cologne<\/a>, Germany.
    \nThe city offers eight Christmas markets. I went to the one next to the magnificent cathedral and the river. Absolutely enjoyable.<\/li>\n
  7. Austria<\/a>.
    \nI hear of more and more people each year visiting Austria and its Christmas markets.<\/li>\n
  8. Madrid<\/a>.
    \nThis one is a bit different, as it has a humour theme. It is probably one of the oldest Christmas markets in Spain.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

    Any others to add to the\u00a0list?<\/p>\n

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