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My 6 Christmas market survival tips

Maike Schuldt-Jensen
30.11.2023
Translation: Katherine Martin

If you’re a sucker for Christmas markets but hate the crowds, the deafening music and constantly losing your mates, I’ve got a few tips for you.

I have a real love-hate relationship with Christmas markets. As lovely as they are, going there is also seriously exhausting; an experience that veers between sensory delight and sensory overload. Despite this, I wind up there several times a year. If you’re in the same boat and on the lookout for ways to make the undertaking more enjoyable, you’ve come to the right place. Let’s get to tackling those Christmas market conundrums.

It’s too crowded

It’s too loud

Laughter, shouting, the jingle of Christmas bells, music blaring from the merry-go-round – this pretty much sums up the auditory experience of a Christmas market. If you’re sensitive to loud noises, earmuffs might be a good option for you. Not only do they keep your ears warm, they also shield you slightly better from background noise than a hat. You’ll find some fluffy ones in our range:

It’s too hot – no wait, too cold

It’s too expensive

It’s too dangerous

It’s too boring

So you’ve been there, done that, got the T-shirt. Or have you? If you feel like you’ve done your local Christmas market to death, why not go discover some new ones? What’s stopping you from breaking out of your routine? One bonus of going to a market in another city is that you’ll be less likely to bump into people you know (but were hoping to avoid). Instead, you’ll have the chance to meet new, interesting people.

You don’t feel like leaving the house

Well, then none of these tips will be any help to you. But maybe you’ll find some use for these homemade mulled wine ingredients.

Header image: Emma Lipasti/Shutterstock

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