Christmas and New Year in Berlin

Last year, more than ever, the real
Winter came to Berlin with a truly German punctuality. schedule - on the first calendar day. And everyone, Berliners and guests. The capital immediately felt the preparation for this most important Winter festival.

In general, Germans always prepare for Christmas very early and with a special feeling. It is the most important holiday in Germany, and therefore it is not Surprisingly, the Christmas markets in Berlin have started. long before the celebration. The very word "fair" was originally also German origin - "market of the year", although we, Russian Berliners, I admit to myself, never thought about it before. Practically in Every district of the city as mushrooms began to appear traditional huts-pavilions and tents with a constant range of Christmas Attributes and gifts, hot mulled wine and sausages, Christmas Carrots, hearts and other delights. It reminds me sometimes. ancient Russian islets-villages in the middle of a huge metropolis, The truth with a constant German flavor! Although the first snow has fallen, Outside the window again +5 + 7, nothing will overshadow the holiday, especially children. Children are always happy because they can ride on these days. skating on artificial ice rink on Alexanderplatz, descend from ice slide on the air camera on Potsdamerplatz, watch New Year’s Eve concert on an improvised stage and even take a photo with A snowman, and a lot more!