The holiday vibe is within arm’s reach – special christmas markets

WAMP design market – Varga Tamás 

WAMP, according to their own description, is a social place, where the artist, the buyer, the creative professionals and the interested non-experts can meet up. This way, design for them is not an abstract artistic concept, but an exciting opportunity that can be sneaked into anybody’s life. In line with this, Hungarian artists present their limited edition products whether it is about clothes, interior design items or jewelry. With the help of their monthly held markets, they offer a sustainable and human-centered alternative in contrast to mass-produced objects of shopping malls. Their Christmas themed fair will be available on December 8. and 15. at Eiffel Műhelyház. Two roundtable discussions will be held on the first Sunday, one of which is going to be about eco-friendly shopping, while the other about the topic of art as an expressive tool. To read more about the WAMP design market, click on this link.

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Christmas market at Gozsdu – Bekiarisz Efi 

Even though Christmas and Advent is not about gifts, the ones who like to give can find everything to their liking at Gozsdu Courtyard. The Christmas market held at Gozsdu sellers offers handmade items, which are unique and very special. Besides, not only art pieces of modern art, but vintage and retro pieces will be available to shoppers. The possibilities are endless, since salespeople retail artworks, applied art objects, gemstones, lace jewelry and souvenirs as well. Through this, the organizers of this bazaar are trying to raise awareness about the true value of unique products and sustainability. Obviously, we will be able to take a look around in an ideal Christmas setting, because they await us with lots of holiday decorations. The Gozsdu market is available between 6 and 30 of December, and further details can be found on this link.

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Advent on the Hillside – Bekiarisz Efi 

The advent market on the Hillside is especially unique, since they not only offer the usual market items, but also lots of other things. In this market, they entertain visitors with family programs, concerts, historical walking tours, ceremony of lighting advent candles and with a free carousel, every day of the week. Of course, regardless of this, we have the chance to do our Christmas gift shoppings, as the booths are packed with handicrafts, fur coats, handmade wood toys, household supplies, leather bags, wallets, gemstones, handmade soups, shoes, Christmas decorations and stuffed animals. Besides, no one will be left hungry, since retailers offer gourmet gifts and premium meat selection, moreover, there will be no shortage of traditional chimney cakes or lángos. Their programmes are available from November 30. till December 22, but a detailed list about the actual programmes can be found on this link.

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Corvin lodge – Bekiarisz Efi 

A Christmas festival is held on Corvin walkway! Around Christmas time the city smells like cinnamon punch, mulled wine and hot chocolate, and this won’t be different on Corvin walkway as well, since many delicacies await. On this Christmas market everyone can find something to their liking; doesn’t matter if you need some leisure after a long day, you would like to taste some hot chocolate or are looking for the perfect place for a date, here you have the chance for all of these. Many food counters will be found at this event, where they not only sell traditional Christmas delicacies, but such special treats, like churros, spiral potatoes or giant pancakes as well. Even those can find something appealing to them who have food allergies, since some booths will be available that offer allergen-free sweets. Corvin Hütte is open till 24. of December and further details can be found on this link.

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Christmas market in Prague – Izrael Gréta

Before the holidays, it is a great program to go away for the weekend to a magical city, just like Prague. Trains depart from Budapest to Prague on a daily basis, by which the distance can be covered in 7 to 8 hours. Besides that, flying is an option too, since tickets can be bought at a fair price and it is more time efficient too. But why should you choose this destination? The Czech capital is guaranteed to invite visitors into a Christmas wonderland. In Prague multiple Christmas markets can be found like this, so visitors have the chance to choose the one most appealing to them. The most dazzling one for sure can be found at Old Town Square. The beautiful lighting, the clatter of horses’ hooves on cobblestone streets, mulled wine and the smell of freshly baked pastries make one feel like a Christmas card just came to life in front of their eyes.  

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Christmas market in Brno – Izrael Gréta

For those who want to truly explore the culture of the Czech Republic, but would prefer not to go as far as Prague, Brno would be the best choice of destination. The country’s second biggest city can be reached easily by public transport, since the trains going to the capital are all passing through this city too. The city amazes visitors year by year so much that it even won the title of “Europe’s favorite Christmas capital”. The judges of the European Parliament give this nomination to Christmas markets that are not only well organized and breathtaking, but also to ones that showcase Christmas traditions and Christian values. This year’s Advent period is extremely important to the Southern Moravian town, as it has been exactly 100 years since the lights on the first public Christmas tree lit up. In honor of this memory, this year they even surprised us with a light-park, through which visitors can get to know the town’s historical background. Above all of that, their Christmas market has a lot to offer too, since besides craftsmen and delicacies they have an ice rink and a Ferris wheel. In order for visitors to truly feel the spirit of the holiday of love, musical shows are also on display.

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Written by: Corvinus Hallgatói Médiaközpont, Cover photo: Canva

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