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I’m dreaming of a German Christmas

Image: Bernadette Galbraith. A view of Dresden's Christmas market from afar.

Words, audio & images: Bernadette Galbraith | Subbing: Joanne Clark

With Christmas fast-approaching, I explore the beauty of Christmas markets. I checked out Hyde Park’s annual Winter Wonderland event, along with a comparison of the popular Christmas markets in Germany.

 

The German language having an influence on Winter Wonderland.
The largest Christmas tree in Dresden.
This is a very similar feature which happens to hold pride of place in Dresden's Striezelmarkt.
Dresden's version of the toy tower.
The stalls at Winter Wonderland.
An example of the individuality of all of the huts in the German markets. This is something Germans are very proud of.
Visitors queuing to get inside Winter Wonderland
Image: Bernadette Galbraith. A view of Dresden's Christmas market from afar.
Grab a refreshment at a German-inspired pretzel hut at Winter Wonderland.
A big centrepiece at Winter Wonderland.
A small theatre in the style of Hansel and Gretel, situated in the middle of the market.

Take a listen to the podcast below, as featured in the debut edition of the Voice of London: Salt & Pepper podcast, where I explore how Germany’s culture may have influenced the way we celebrate Christmas today.
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