By MOOK Travel Life Network, Reported by Chen Guanxin
If you want to experience the joyful atmosphere of a Christmas market, there’s no need to travel all the way to Europe. The fairytale-style traditional European Christmas market at Hullett House in Tsim Sha Tsui, Hong Kong, will make its return after a successful event last year. This year’s Christmas market will open free of charge from 12:00 noon to 9:00 pm on December 1 and 2. Forty beautifully decorated stalls in the courtyard will offer a wide array of classic toys, gifts, and fun stocking stuffers, as well as various festive treats such as gingerbread cookies, puddings, stollen, and an assortment of cakes. There will also be activities like Santa Claus handing out gifts.
To soak in the festive cheer of a Christmas market, just spend the first weekend of December in Hong Kong. (Image provided by Hullett House)
This year’s Christmas market has set a new record for the number of stalls. Visitors can browse and shop for a variety of champagne and fine wines, including Spanish and Swiss wines, mulled wine, French cheeses, truffles, foie gras, traditional French caramelized apples, Belgian handmade chocolates, olive oil, European farmhouse sausages, and smoked cured meats. There will also be handmade jewelry and glass ornaments, watches, ceramics, and hand-painted French figurines.
Additionally, amid the dreamy ambiance created by Santa Claus, local school choirs singing Christmas carols, and cheerful background music, guests can enjoy spiced hot wine, eggnog, hot chocolate, and roasted chestnuts. For those who prefer light bites while strolling around, options include grilled cheese, French baguettes, popcorn, ham rolls, as well as skewers of charcoal-grilled chicken, beef, and sausages.
Numerous food and souvenir stalls will be set up during the event for guests to explore and sample. (Image provided by Hullett House)
During the event, parents can also bring their children to receive special Christmas gifts from Santa Claus. The venue will also feature entertainment experiences, including children’s favorite chocolate fountains, face painting, as well as literary, musical, and dance performances. Moreover, visitors who spend a minimum of HK$300 at designated gift stalls can enjoy a complimentary Christmas nail art service. Throughout the event, the international student organization AIESEC will showcase cultural gifts from Pakistan, Germany, Egypt, Taiwan, the Philippines, Canada, Indonesia, and India, highlighting the global diversity of Christmas traditions.
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