I am going shopping - Christmas Market

DIANE W · 11-26-2009, 12:07 PM

Hello

I have just booked myself and my daughter - Kayley on a day trip, to a place that has a fantastic Christmas Market, we are going on Saturday.

I have been before a few years ago, and it is very very festive, all the many stalls are decorated, and the stall holders dress up in old costumes, which really gets you in the Christmas mood. the streets of the city are lined with stalls, and the cathedral is lit up, and carols are played - we are really looking forward to it and are so excited.

Then next weekend we are off again to a different place called Carlisle, another Christmas Market trip, but this time it is a full weekend, as we are staying in a Hotel for 2 nights.

My husband will be staying home looking after Harvey, as he really hates shopping, but is happy for us both to go and have fun. He is such a kind person,

I will try to not buy too much!!!!!

DianaB · 11-26-2009, 01:23 PM

I would love to see some pictures!! It sounds like a lot of fun and very interesting since everyone is dressed up!!

paula1961 · 11-26-2009, 03:40 PM

That sounds like loads of fun!! Let us know how it goes! I've never been to anything like that. Have a wonderful time

gja1000 · 11-26-2009, 05:34 PM

That sounds so much fun!! It would be great if you could post some pictures for us so we could get an idea of what a Christmas Market in the UK looks like.

We have a couple of Christmas events here in Austin. One is called a Christmas Affair. It is put on by the Junior League and is a charitable fundraiser - but the items are prices waaay over my budget. It is fun to look at the pretty things, but I don't buy anything.

Then we have something called the Armadillo Christmas Bazaar. It goes on the 2 or 3 weeks before Christmas. It is individual vendors with all kinds of interesting things - all local artists - and in the evenings they have great live music.

Diane, be sure to come back and tell us what you bought!

Blueyes · 11-26-2009, 07:12 PM

That sounds like a perfect way to get in the holiday spirit!! Please take pictures if you can. This ol' gal from Texas sure would like to see the sights

pope1982 · 11-26-2009, 08:32 PM

This sounds like such a wonderful time! How thoughtful and creative

Janet · 11-27-2009, 05:57 AM

Diane...it sounds wonderful. I'm like everyone else here though, I would love to see pictures if it's possible. It's sounds so beautiful!!

judy · 11-29-2009, 07:37 AM

What a wonderful way to do your Christmas shopping! I can't wait to hear about it, and to see pictures!

DIANE W · 11-29-2009, 02:13 PM

Hi just thought i would update on my trip yesterday to York, sorry we didnt take any pictures - we will next weekend though.

We had a lovely day, there was snow on the mountains on the way there and it felt very chrismassy.

The weather was dry but very cold, but we were wrapped up real warm and it all added to the experience, when we got there, there must have been hundreds of market stalls, all dressed and lit up - very festive. Some of the things being sold were, handmade jewellery (got some lovely pendants for gifts for my sister and friend), leather goods - now handbags are my ultimate weakness, but i did refrain, as i have not long bought a beautiful leather bag. There were lots of handmade wooden toys - i imagine like they used to be years ago. We found candles, for gifts, Kayley bought a few toys from the disney shop, for friends children. Lots of food stalls, and farmers selling their produce - wanted to buy lots, but didnt want to have to carry too much.

We had hot chocolate drinks with brandy in - wow that was very warming on a cold day, we had chocolate orange crepes (pancakes), with cream (very naughty but nice). Then later we had hot hog roast sandwiches, pork, cranberry and stuffing, with roast potatoes - wowwee.

We watched all the street entertainers, mime artists, statues, and carol singers. It was very nice, we then spent some time in the cathedral - York Minster, that is just fantastic the atmosphere in there is just so special, we lit a candle for my mum who sadly died 8 years ago now.

The day was just really nice, the only thing i can complain about is the crowds, the volume of people there were just massive, sometimes it was very difficult to get to see everything we wanted, which was a little frustrating, but it was a very enjoyable day.

We got home late and just were so tired, it was bath and bed for us.

Back to work for me tomorrow, then time to get prepared for our next trip to another Christmas Market - Carlisle this time, looking forward to staying in the hotel, maybe we wont be as rushed as this time!!!! We are leaving on Friday morning, and we will be back home Sunday late afternoon.

It is lovely spending time with Kayley, as when we are home and busy, we only get to see each other for short times throughout the day.

I will try and get photos.

Diane

paula1961 · 11-29-2009, 02:21 PM

Oh Diane...sounds like you and Kayley had a wonderful time together! Everything sounds so festive! Glad you two enjoyed it all! I know what ya mean about handbags..they are a weakness of most of us ladies

Do take pics next weekend if possible...we would love to see! Thanks for the update.

pope1982 · 11-29-2009, 02:56 PM

Wow your update post made my stomach growl

You described everything so lovely, glad you two had a memorable time. Thanks for sharing!

gja1000 · 11-29-2009, 04:17 PM

Oh My Diane! Your shopping trip sounds just lovely! You described everything so well, I can almost see it, if I close my eyes. I know you had a great time with your daughter. And just think, you have next weekend to look forward to. I just love Christmas markets with individual and handmade things. It's just the best!

YES! Please take pictures next week!

Blueyes · 11-29-2009, 04:57 PM

I'm so glad you had a fun shopping trip! You know, I really enjoy your posts. I love how you "talk", and I enjoy the different things you describe! I felt like I was there shopping with you, lol! I'm glad you joined us here at 4WT

highlans · 11-30-2009, 12:14 PM

Oh I do envy you sounds like you had a brilliant time, we used to live just outside York in a village called Strensall, I loved the shops there so quaint and walking round the cobbles. We still have friends there and keep saying we will go back for a visit must put that on my new years resolution for next year.

judy · 11-30-2009, 03:35 PM

That sounds so lovely! It is so nice that you and Kayley spent the day together and enjoyed the shopping, and the food. Yummy!

I bet you are in the Christmas spirit already!

11-26-2009, 12:07 PM	#1
DIANE W Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2009 Posts: 278	I am going shopping - Christmas Market Hello I have just booked myself and my daughter - Kayley on a day trip, to a place that has a fantastic Christmas Market, we are going on Saturday. I have been before a few years ago, and it is very very festive, all the many stalls are decorated, and the stall holders dress up in old costumes, which really gets you in the Christmas mood. the streets of the city are lined with stalls, and the cathedral is lit up, and carols are played - we are really looking forward to it and are so excited. Then next weekend we are off again to a different place called Carlisle, another Christmas Market trip, but this time it is a full weekend, as we are staying in a Hotel for 2 nights. My husband will be staying home looking after Harvey, as he really hates shopping, but is happy for us both to go and have fun. He is such a kind person, I will try to not buy too much!!!!!

11-26-2009, 01:23 PM	#2
DianaB Moderator Donating 4WT 13K Club Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Kansas Posts: 16,069	I would love to see some pictures!! It sounds like a lot of fun and very interesting since everyone is dressed up!! __________________ ´¨) ¸.•´¸.•´¨) ¸.•*¨) (¸.•´ (¸.•` ¤ Diana Baker ✞ You and I are friends....... Always remember that if you fall I will pick you up...... After I stop laughing!!!

11-26-2009, 05:34 PM	#4
gja1000 Donating 4WT Yakker Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Central Texas Posts: 5,717	That sounds so much fun!! It would be great if you could post some pictures for us so we could get an idea of what a Christmas Market in the UK looks like. We have a couple of Christmas events here in Austin. One is called a Christmas Affair. It is put on by the Junior League and is a charitable fundraiser - but the items are prices waaay over my budget. It is fun to look at the pretty things, but I don't buy anything. Then we have something called the Armadillo Christmas Bazaar. It goes on the 2 or 3 weeks before Christmas. It is individual vendors with all kinds of interesting things - all local artists - and in the evenings they have great live music. Diane, be sure to come back and tell us what you bought! __________________ Gayle

11-26-2009, 07:12 PM	#5
Blueyes Donating 4WT Talker Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Texas Posts: 2,119	That sounds like a perfect way to get in the holiday spirit!! Please take pictures if you can. This ol' gal from Texas sure would like to see the sights __________________ Betsi

11-27-2009, 05:57 AM	#7
Janet Moderator Donating 4WT 18K Club Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: INDIANA Posts: 21,624	Diane...it sounds wonderful. I'm like everyone else here though, I would love to see pictures if it's possible. It's sounds so beautiful!! __________________ To every thing there is a season, and a time to every purpose under the heaven. ECCLESIASTES 3:1

11-26-2009, 03:40 PM	#3
paula1961 Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Kentucky Posts: 3,383	That sounds like loads of fun!! Let us know how it goes! I've never been to anything like that. Have a wonderful time

11-26-2009, 08:32 PM	#6
pope1982 Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Baltimore Posts: 673	This sounds like such a wonderful time! How thoughtful and creative

11-29-2009, 07:37 AM	#8
judy Donating 4WT Yakker Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Denver, NY Posts: 8,097	What a wonderful way to do your Christmas shopping! I can't wait to hear about it, and to see pictures! __________________ *Judy*

11-29-2009, 02:13 PM	#9
DIANE W Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2009 Posts: 278	Hi just thought i would update on my trip yesterday to York, sorry we didnt take any pictures - we will next weekend though. We had a lovely day, there was snow on the mountains on the way there and it felt very chrismassy. The weather was dry but very cold, but we were wrapped up real warm and it all added to the experience, when we got there, there must have been hundreds of market stalls, all dressed and lit up - very festive. Some of the things being sold were, handmade jewellery (got some lovely pendants for gifts for my sister and friend), leather goods - now handbags are my ultimate weakness, but i did refrain, as i have not long bought a beautiful leather bag. There were lots of handmade wooden toys - i imagine like they used to be years ago. We found candles, for gifts, Kayley bought a few toys from the disney shop, for friends children. Lots of food stalls, and farmers selling their produce - wanted to buy lots, but didnt want to have to carry too much. We had hot chocolate drinks with brandy in - wow that was very warming on a cold day, we had chocolate orange crepes (pancakes), with cream (very naughty but nice). Then later we had hot hog roast sandwiches, pork, cranberry and stuffing, with roast potatoes - wowwee. We watched all the street entertainers, mime artists, statues, and carol singers. It was very nice, we then spent some time in the cathedral - York Minster, that is just fantastic the atmosphere in there is just so special, we lit a candle for my mum who sadly died 8 years ago now. The day was just really nice, the only thing i can complain about is the crowds, the volume of people there were just massive, sometimes it was very difficult to get to see everything we wanted, which was a little frustrating, but it was a very enjoyable day. We got home late and just were so tired, it was bath and bed for us. Back to work for me tomorrow, then time to get prepared for our next trip to another Christmas Market - Carlisle this time, looking forward to staying in the hotel, maybe we wont be as rushed as this time!!!! We are leaving on Friday morning, and we will be back home Sunday late afternoon. It is lovely spending time with Kayley, as when we are home and busy, we only get to see each other for short times throughout the day. I will try and get photos. Diane

11-29-2009, 02:21 PM	#10
paula1961 Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Kentucky Posts: 3,383	Oh Diane...sounds like you and Kayley had a wonderful time together! Everything sounds so festive! Glad you two enjoyed it all! I know what ya mean about handbags..they are a weakness of most of us ladies Do take pics next weekend if possible...we would love to see! Thanks for the update.

11-29-2009, 02:56 PM	#11
pope1982 Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Baltimore Posts: 673	Wow your update post made my stomach growl You described everything so lovely, glad you two had a memorable time. Thanks for sharing!

11-29-2009, 04:17 PM	#12
gja1000 Donating 4WT Yakker Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Central Texas Posts: 5,717	Oh My Diane! Your shopping trip sounds just lovely! You described everything so well, I can almost see it, if I close my eyes. I know you had a great time with your daughter. And just think, you have next weekend to look forward to. I just love Christmas markets with individual and handmade things. It's just the best! YES! Please take pictures next week! __________________ Gayle

11-29-2009, 04:57 PM	#13
Blueyes Donating 4WT Talker Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Texas Posts: 2,119	I'm so glad you had a fun shopping trip! You know, I really enjoy your posts. I love how you "talk", and I enjoy the different things you describe! I felt like I was there shopping with you, lol! I'm glad you joined us here at 4WT __________________ Betsi

11-30-2009, 12:14 PM	#14
highlans Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: london uk Posts: 462	Oh I do envy you sounds like you had a brilliant time, we used to live just outside York in a village called Strensall, I loved the shops there so quaint and walking round the cobbles. We still have friends there and keep saying we will go back for a visit must put that on my new years resolution for next year. __________________

11-30-2009, 03:35 PM	#15
judy Donating 4WT Yakker Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Denver, NY Posts: 8,097	That sounds so lovely! It is so nice that you and Kayley spent the day together and enjoyed the shopping, and the food. Yummy! I bet you are in the Christmas spirit already! __________________ *Judy*

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