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Christmas in Tallinn - A delightful shopping experience with bargains galore
Visitors dreaming of a white Christmas with chocolate box medieval buildings and atmospheric old cobbled squares will find Christmas in Tallinn and absolute delight. It is a beautifully restored city that perfectly complements the traditions and spirit of Christmas. Most festive attractions are centred on the charming Town Hall Square which hosts a quaint Christmas market bathed in bright illuminations and traditional decorations. A huge tree dominates the square, surrounded by atmospheric wooden stalls offering various hand made goods from wood carvings, quilts, ceramics and more. Others serve up warming soups, traditional pastries, gingerbread and cookies. There is a Santa's Grotto, wandering street entertainers and puppet shows offering a truly enchanting experience for kids.
Christmas in Tallinn - A city full of seasonal festivities
The Christmas Market aside, there are several other major festive events to suit all ages. The award winning Estonian Open Air Museum transforms itself into a delightful Christmas Village and is a seasonal event not to be missed. Enjoy traditional folk dances, music, carol singers and pantomime all set within a highly evocative wintery landscape. A Christmas city break in Tallinn can also take part in the Midwinter Night's Dream film festival and the Tallinn Winter Arts Festival which run throughout December and are full of fun events and performances. The Estonian opera season is in full swing during the holiday season and a Tallinn city break simply must experience the exuberance and spectacle of a performance in the suitably opulent surroundings of the national concert hall.
Christmas in Tallinn - Hearty festive cuisine
Christmas services take place in all the city's historic churches and cathedrals along with free daily concerts of choral and chamber music. Go to St John’s or St Nicholas' Church for inspiring surroundings and entertainment. Christmas in Tallinn is the perfect opportunity to sample some unique Estonian dishes in its wonderfully atmospheric restaurants. Many offer traditional Christmas feasts of roast pork, herring, salmon, sauerkraut and many sweetbreads and cakes. Dining out is a memorable experience with charming romantic taverns and timeless, elegant dining rooms making that Christmas night out in Tallinn an extra special occasion.
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