Travel Photo: Christmas Tree, Budapest – Hungary

Christmas Tree at St Stephens, Budapest - Hungary

Christmas Tree at St Stephens, Budapest - Hungary

Christmas Markets of Europe

The Christmas market tradition began in Germany and Austria but markets can be found all over Europe.

The markets feature stalls that sell nativity scene pieces, Christmas tree decorations as well as hand craft items. Spending time in these markets I felt a stronger sense of the true meaning of Christmas than I feel in Australia.

Christmas Market - Marseille France
[Christmas Market - Marseille France]

Budapest Christmas Market
[Budapest Christmas Market]

Mulled Wine - Budapest Christmas Market
[Mulled Wine - Budapest Christmas Market]

Munich Christkindlmarkt
[Munich Christkindlmarkt]

Christmas Market at Marienplatz, Munich - Germany.
[Marienplatz Christmas Market - Munich]

Christmas ornaments at the Christmas Market, Munich - Germany.
[Christmas Market Decorations - Munich]

Gingerbread stall at the Christmas Market, Munich - Germany.
[Christmas Market Gingerbreads - Munich]

Manger Market - Munich
[Manger Market - Munich]

The festive season in Budapest

The trade off of being in Europe in the chill of winter is you get to experience the festive season.

St Stephens Basilica Christmas Tree - Budapest
[St Stephens Basilica Christmas Tree - Budapest]