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10.11.2023 - 17:33
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Stop what you’re doing, it’s officially Christmas. And if you don't believe me, just ask the crowds of people first in line to grab bratwurst, gluhwein and hot chocolate at the Manchester Christmas Markets this morning. It might not be Lapland, but our city can still put on a good festive show, even from within the concrete jungle.
The Manchester Markets celebrate their 25th anniversary this year and there are 225 stalls across the nine sites - more than ever before.
Our What's On team were there first thing to meet Pat Karney, who this year shunned his traditional Santa hat in favour of a Simpsons-themed festive jumper.
As the council’s ‘Mr Christmas’ he said: "A quarter of a century later and the markets bring visitors from quite literally all over the world to fill upon the fantastic festive treats on offer. Everyone knows Manchester is the city that Santa loves best and we just can't wait to share all the Christmas fun and festivities with everyone."
I’m not sure Santa has favourites, Pat, but it’s good to know we’re in his good books at least.
Our team are currently galivanting around town finding out the prices of everything, where all the traders are located and the opening times.
As for the food, the Yorkshire pudding wraps and giant sausages are back of course, but you can also get cake served from a pink taxi, pastries with a Brazilian twist and giant curry dumplings.
If you’re planning on enjoying a drink, this year’s mug designs feature a group of jaunty, festive Nutcrackers with a ‘distinctive and on-trend