We nicked our best ideas from Europe - that’s why Manchester Christmas Markets are so magical

Every Christmas, the writer shares fond memories of a wooden candleholder featuring choir boys and trees, a unique keepsake from East Germany bought in Didsbury long before the Berlin Wall fell and Manchester’s Christmas Markets started. Since 1998, these markets have grown from a handful of stalls to the biggest in the UK, attracting millions each year with treats like glühwein and bratwurst. Although the pandemic shifted the focus to more local traders, the European spirit remains strong. While some find them pricey and repetitive, the writer believes the festive atmosphere is worth celebrating, especially after recently seeing Albert Square lit up again. Personal touches, like a mobile gifted to their son from a Berlin market, add to the nostalgia, reminding us of the joy and cheer that these markets bring to Manchester each holiday season.

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