'Just living is not enough. One must have sunshine, freedom, and a little flower.' H.C.Andersen

'Just living is not enough. One must have sunshine, freedom, and a little flower.' H.C.Andersen

2008. december 17., szerda

The premonitory signs of Christmas

It is unbelievable, but true: there is only 1 week 'til Christmas Eve!
These days I am continuously wandering in Budapest, enjoying the special athmosphere of the winter sales, Christmas programs, the awe-inspiring sights, lights, smells and tastes- and of course enjoying the several opportunities to take photos of all of these things and to share it with you as well. :)

See and have a taste of the way how Hungarian people prepare themselves and look forward to Christmas! :)


Me on the escalator, heading to the Christmas sales




Vörösmarty square daytime, without lightning Christmas lights...(what a pity...)

But fortunately there are several beautiful mugs, and at least we can see them in the daylight...

One of my favourites is this mug with the old-fashioned train on it, it is really cute;)(I've bought something very similar to this)




And the same place after sunset, when the lights are finally turned on...( I was REALLY waiting for this moment)


Approaching another Christmas-shopping spot, Kossuth square






Gingerbread (Mézeskalács) -houses, with the Parliament in the background


and the winter sale itself

with folk music dancers for adults,


and with several Christmas programs for children.


But hey,wait a minute, what are these crazy Hungarians doing with that fire there above the children?!


Oh no, they are torturing our children! Parents, where are you?!


However, some of the kids seem to enjoy this torment more...


...or less...


Huh, fortunately, everybody survived...and as an award, now they can go into the Gingerbread-house to meet the exclusive Hungarian Santa


See, this is how Hungarians wait Christmas in our country!

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