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### Birmingham Christmas Market
– Established in 1997, running annually since 2001.
– Organised by Kurt Stroscher (also director of Frankfurt’s Christmas market).
– Uses only wooden stalls and subtle white lights, stalls built in Germany.
– Food and drink imported from Germany.
– Praised for authenticity by academic Katharina Karcher.
### Berlin Christmas Market (Charlottenburg Palace)
– Germany opens markets traditionally on 24 November.
– Berlin hosts over 70 small markets.
– Features include:
– Large tents with restaurants/bars.
– Stalls selling handmade gifts and traditional foods (e.g., Lebkuchen, Bratwurst, Langos, Spätzle).
– Mulled wine (Glühwein) more popular than beer.
– Located in historic squares (Altstadt).
– Decorations include fairy lights, projections on buildings.
– Described by visitors to have a unique atmosphere with colourful lights and festive vibe.
– Food and drink considered key to authenticity.
### Other UK Christmas Markets
– Popular in cities such as Manchester, Leeds, Bath, Edinburgh, Newcastle.
– Smaller historic markets gaining popularity on social media.
– Lincoln Christmas market closed in 2023 due to overcrowding issues.
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