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On my way to Manchester Christmas markets (oh how I love going to the motherland) and going to indulge in hog roast and cherry gluhwein!
Whats your favourite thing to do at markets and whats the best one you have been to!
I would love to try the proper german ones  |
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over a year ago
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"On my way to Manchester Christmas markets (oh how I love going to the motherland) and going to indulge in hog roast and cherry gluhwein!
Whats your favourite thing to do at markets and whats the best one you have been to!
I would love to try the proper german ones "
cherry gluhwein my fave xxx |
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"I always go to the Brum one as its local but I'd love to try the one in Manchester or even more so the one in Germany. "
Its a good one and you can do a bit of shopping too and finish the day in Amour perfect day out!!
Happy Birthday btw |
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"On my way to Manchester Christmas markets (oh how I love going to the motherland) and going to indulge in hog roast and cherry gluhwein!
Whats your favourite thing to do at markets and whats the best one you have been to!
I would love to try the proper german ones "
I went to the one in Cologne a few years ago as I was working there. It's right next to the cathedral and as the brass band starting playing carols it started to snow ! Typical german efficiency !
Don't know why but I started to get a few tears in my eyes, and this is Adam typing |
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"On my way to Manchester Christmas markets (oh how I love going to the motherland) and going to indulge in hog roast and cherry gluhwein!
Whats your favourite thing to do at markets and whats the best one you have been to!
I would love to try the proper german ones
cherry gluhwein my fave xxx"
I'll have one in your honour xx |
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"On my way to Manchester Christmas markets (oh how I love going to the motherland) and going to indulge in hog roast and cherry gluhwein!
Whats your favourite thing to do at markets and whats the best one you have been to!
I would love to try the proper german ones
I went to the one in Cologne a few years ago as I was working there. It's right next to the cathedral and as the brass band starting playing carols it started to snow ! Typical german efficiency !
Don't know why but I started to get a few tears in my eyes, and this is Adam typing "
That sounds pretty special x |
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"I always go to the Brum one as its local but I'd love to try the one in Manchester or even more so the one in Germany.
Its a good one and you can do a bit of shopping too and finish the day in Amour perfect day out!!
Happy Birthday btw "
That sounds like my kinda day! Haha & thank you |
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The one in Birmingham is crazy busy! It is worth going to but not for long! You are stood in queues for ages! However, that said I go every year, the beer is good and the haribo stand is excellent! X |
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"On my way to Manchester Christmas markets (oh how I love going to the motherland) and going to indulge in hog roast and cherry gluhwein!
Whats your favourite thing to do at markets and whats the best one you have been to!
I would love to try the proper german ones
cherry gluhwein my fave xxx
I'll have one in your honour xx"
bottoms up xx |
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"The one in Birmingham is crazy busy! It is worth going to but not for long! You are stood in queues for ages! However, that said I go every year, the beer is good and the haribo stand is excellent! X"
Haribo? How did I miss that? |
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"I've seen them, but not bought anything. They don't seem to have anything for sale that I'm interested in buying.  "
I just buy these tiny little ginger biscuits.. They are like small biscotti size and can only get them at the markets x |
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Think of a reasonable price to pay for a product, double it, then double it again. That is the price you'll be asked to pay at a Christmas Market
It's a good day out, quite a buzz (especially on a cold crisp day the nearer you get to Christmas and the more festive you're feeling) but expect rip off prices!
Having said that I'm off to one in the next couple of weeks |
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"I've never been to one. Tell me more
Never been??
Never ? "
Need to rectify that.. Theres usually foreign stalls on with cool handmade stuff etc and the food and drink is nice.. Tbh its mainly the atmosphere it always makes you feel christmassey and nice with friends |
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Only been to Cologne so far and that was really good. The setting next to the Cathedral gives it a very festive feel, especially in the light sprinkling of snow we had, while we were there.
Going to Manchester market next month so will be able draw a comparison. Looking forward to it as haven't done the matket for ages.
I became a Gluwein fan while I was there too, so no doubt will be partaking again *hic*  |
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"I've never been to one. Tell me more
Never been??
Never ?
Need to rectify that.. Theres usually foreign stalls on with cool handmade stuff etc and the food and drink is nice.. Tbh its mainly the atmosphere it always makes you feel christmassey and nice with friends "
Around Peterborough cathedral they have one stalls selling crafts and German sausages etc. I will go this year. Thanks xx |
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"Only been to Cologne so far and that was really good. The setting next to the Cathedral gives it a very festive feel, especially in the light sprinkling of snow we had, while we were there.
Going to Manchester market next month so will be able draw a comparison. Looking forward to it as haven't done the matket for ages.
I became a Gluwein fan while I was there too, so no doubt will be partaking again *hic* "
I'll have to test some for you too.. You know just to make sure its safe for consumption haha |
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"Only been to Cologne so far and that was really good. The setting next to the Cathedral gives it a very festive feel, especially in the light sprinkling of snow we had, while we were there.
Going to Manchester market next month so will be able draw a comparison. Looking forward to it as haven't done the matket for ages.
I became a Gluwein fan while I was there too, so no doubt will be partaking again *hic* "
Only been to Winchester and Bath over here and both set against the Cathedral. Both quite atmospheric and good for setting a festive mood  |
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The Manchester one is great, we have been a few times, last year we went to York and this year we are trying Bath, I just enjoy going for a weekend away with my mum, sister and niece, we shop too much, eat too much and laugh lots |
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If they are anything like the Leeds one they are full of overpriced tat. One stall was selling Russian dolls for £60(made in China)my niece got some the same size but much better quality(made in Russia) for £10 last year in St Petersburg. |
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"I've seen them, but not bought anything. They don't seem to have anything for sale that I'm interested in buying. "
Bratwurst and Gluhwein is all you need to buy, lol!! You just look at the rest wide-eyed like a child.......
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By *not69Man
over a year ago
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"Never been as off yet? But this year we are making a conscious effort, to head to the Manchester one. I can't wait!! "
Same here, a mate of mine from manchester has been asking me to go down for a couple of years. Need to go this year. A bus to manchester goes right past my front door so no excuse |
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"Well im here.. Not made it to the markets yet i hit up the lego shop for new keyrings lol x
Have a Gluwein for me "
I will when i make it there i got distracted buying a dress for a very important date! |
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"Well im here.. Not made it to the markets yet i hit up the lego shop for new keyrings lol x
Have a Gluwein for me
I will when i make it there i got distracted buying a dress for a very important date! "
Ooh that sounds nice....but Gluhwein and dress shopping don't have to be mutually exclusive. It might oil the cogs of the decision making equipment  |
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I love the Birmingham Christmas market but then to hit it on the opening week or it gets mega busy.
I just love browsing the stalls then having a sausage and plenty of gluhwein while having a sing along with the entertainment act. Then when the market closes heading down to broad street for cocktails.
I'm meeting a fellow fabster and venturing into the market next week I know it will be heaving though so doubt we will see much but propping up the gluhwein bar sounds good |
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"Well im here.. Not made it to the markets yet i hit up the lego shop for new keyrings lol x
Have a Gluwein for me
I will when i make it there i got distracted buying a dress for a very important date!
Ooh that sounds nice....but Gluhwein and dress shopping don't have to be mutually exclusive. It might oil the cogs of the decision making equipment "
Oh no i knew as soon as i put it on that it was for me! Fits amazing! Cant say what its like though as a certain person would know then and its a surprise |
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"Well im here.. Not made it to the markets yet i hit up the lego shop for new keyrings lol x
Have a Gluwein for me
I will when i make it there i got distracted buying a dress for a very important date!
Ooh that sounds nice....but Gluhwein and dress shopping don't have to be mutually exclusive. It might oil the cogs of the decision making equipment
Oh no i knew as soon as i put it on that it was for me! Fits amazing! Cant say what its like though as a certain person would know then and its a surprise "
Sure it will be a lovely surprise. |
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"Well im here.. Not made it to the markets yet i hit up the lego shop for new keyrings lol x
Have a Gluwein for me
I will when i make it there i got distracted buying a dress for a very important date!
Ooh that sounds nice....but Gluhwein and dress shopping don't have to be mutually exclusive. It might oil the cogs of the decision making equipment
Oh no i knew as soon as i put it on that it was for me! Fits amazing! Cant say what its like though as a certain person would know then and its a surprise
Sure it will be a lovely surprise. "
I bloody well hope so haha |
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I've never been to one, have always prefered the warm indoor shopping centres, but a friend of mine on here recommended the birmingham german market so i may try it out this year for a change. If i don't like it then i can always go in the Bullring, lol. |
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My fave ones are the ones in Europe, been to various ones over the years. Luxemburg, Germany, Belgium and France. They seem to capture the Christmas spirit without being commercialised
Winter wonderland in Hyde Park I dislike with a passion, been twice now. It's over crowded takes ages to get a drink then once have said drink no where to sit down and enjoy the drink. A small bag of pick n mix cost me £10 and what has a circus got to do with Christmas?
At the European ones you do not get a circus, you get local clubs schools performing... Normally I have no idea what the song/play is about but it's enjoyable.
And they seem to have a Christmas smell more so....
So My faves have to be in Europe I'm afraid |
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"Off to Manchester on Sunday.
Been to plenty of German ones with living there for 5 years. "
I think the coca cola trucks floating about, somewhere around there, this weekend? |
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"Off to Manchester on Sunday.
Been to plenty of German ones with living there for 5 years.
I think the coca cola trucks floating about, somewhere around there, this weekend? "
Good I can blow the fecker up 
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"Off to Manchester on Sunday.
Been to plenty of German ones with living there for 5 years.
I think the coca cola trucks floating about, somewhere around there, this weekend?
Good I can blow the fecker up
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Tut, just so long as you wait until the lil un has seen it 
And why the frig do you want to blow it up?  |
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"LINCOLN all the way! (Which just so happens to coincide with the Lincoln Social)"
Shame it's not Friday night as all the hotels are full
My favourite is sill frankfurt. Everyone in the streets wrapped up drinking and socialising and Walking back along the river late night to the hotel slightly tipsy. |
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"Off to Manchester on Sunday.
Been to plenty of German ones with living there for 5 years.
I think the coca cola trucks floating about, somewhere around there, this weekend?
Good I can blow the fecker up
Tut, just so long as you wait until the lil un has seen it
And why the frig do you want to blow it up? "
Then I can stop listening to my sister go on about it lol. |
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Been to Frankfurt a few times but would suggest that Manchester has a wider variety of goodies to buy. Never ceases to amaze me how much sh*t the Germans class as edible though!
Frohliche Weihnachten! |
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"What does the truck actually do, just drive from town to town and what? Genuine question, people who go to see it what do you do when you get there?"
Not a fecking clue |
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"What does the truck actually do, just drive from town to town and what? Genuine question, people who go to see it what do you do when you get there?"
I saw it in liverpool, you get a pic by it and a mini can of when you have stood in line for hours xx |
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By *emmefataleWoman
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"What does the truck actually do, just drive from town to town and what? Genuine question, people who go to see it what do you do when you get there?
I saw it in liverpool, you get a pic by it and a mini can of when you have stood in line for hours xx"
Totally worth it then.  |
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I can officially say manchester was amazing!
I got some awesome clothes.. Mini ginger biscuits which are too die for and the hog roast & cherry gluhwein went down amazingly well!
On the train home now knackered but happy |
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"What does the truck actually do, just drive from town to town and what? Genuine question, people who go to see it what do you do when you get there?
I saw it in liverpool, you get a pic by it and a mini can of when you have stood in line for hours xxTotally worth it then. "
If you like queueing then yes you will love it haha |
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"I can officially say manchester was amazing!
I got some awesome clothes.. Mini ginger biscuits which are too die for and the hog roast & cherry gluhwein went down amazingly well!
On the train home now knackered but happy "
pfefernuse (sp?)- ginger bickies yum
and cherry gluhwein - we could have a night in you and me - |
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"On my way to Manchester Christmas markets (oh how I love going to the motherland) and going to indulge in hog roast and cherry gluhwein!
Whats your favourite thing to do at markets and whats the best one you have been to!
I would love to try the proper german ones "
Went last week, love the atmosphere and watching people in the seasonal spirit. Pancakes mmmm. A bit too crowded though. |
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"I can officially say manchester was amazing!
I got some awesome clothes.. Mini ginger biscuits which are too die for and the hog roast & cherry gluhwein went down amazingly well!
On the train home now knackered but happy
pfefernuse (sp?)- ginger bickies yum
and cherry gluhwein - we could have a night in you and me - "
Haha or a night on the markets propping the bars up hehe x |
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"I can officially say manchester was amazing!
I got some awesome clothes.. Mini ginger biscuits which are too die for and the hog roast & cherry gluhwein went down amazingly well!
On the train home now knackered but happy
pfefernuse (sp?)- ginger bickies yum
and cherry gluhwein - we could have a night in you and me -
Haha or a night on the markets propping the bars up hehe x"
plenty to choose from x |
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