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Festive Brussels

Having visited Brussels just over a month before returning again for Christmas, I wouldn’t have imagined how it could have become even more beautiful than the last time I saw it. Decked out with everything Christmas, Brussels turned into a magical place. The town square almost became a “stage”, where every night on the hour, they put on a marvellous light show. I cannot describe how fantastic it was – and having a glistening Christmas tree in the middle of the square was just the cherry on top. Brussels also had Christmas markets galore; they are the perfect place to pick up a last minute Christmas gift!

And let’s not forget having access to Belgium Waffles at every turn you make! – they truly are as good as people say. C’est la Vie!

You can watch my vlog from the trip here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ubls9-SjoK4

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5 Things to do in Paris for Christmas

  1. Galeries Lafayette
    An upscale shopping centre on boulevard Haussmann, in which every year, they put on wonderful Christmas display. The most popular being their Christmas tree. This year they have put up an upside down Christmas tree under the 100 year old dome. They also have themed window displays on the outside of the building, which become very popular with passer by’s.

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  2.  Parisian Christmas Markets
    These are a must do in my opinion. Paris is surrounded with Christmas Markets throughout the months of November and December. The market on the Avenue des Champs Elysees would have to be the largest and the busiest, selling arts and crafts, delicious specialties from different regions of France, and much more. You can grab yourself a glass of mulled wine (hot wine), frois gras, cheese, truffels, fresh waffles/churros and so on.
    Click here to find a list of all Christmas markets in Paris

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  3. Ice Skating
    Having come from New Zealand where we usually spend Christmas during Summer, the idea of ice skating during a winter Christmas in Paris sounds like a blast! There are many ice rinks situated in different locations around Paris, such as the Trocadero, Eiffel Tower, Hotel de Ville, and the Champs Elysees.
  4. Disneyland Paris
    Disneyland during Christmas is magical. Both parks are decked with spectacular decorations from the 9th November to the 7th January 2015. Disney has a Christmas parade, a giant Christmas tree, and have themed their famous light’s display to the loved movie Frozen. What a better way to celebrate this festive season!

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  5. Avante-Garde Trees
    Visit the fun annual exhibition of Christmas trees at the Centre Pompidou. The creations are funny, seductive, political, lovely and weird! Your entrance fee also gets donated to a French charity that helps orphaned children.