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THE CHIARA! CHRISTMAS SPECIAL

What a lovely Christmas!

Markets, little towns and lovely discoveries

An afternoon under the lights. Hot chocolate to share. A gift chosen with love. Your next Christmas memory starts here.

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Christmas market in Strasbourg’s old town in 2018. Archive photograph, not the 2026 edition.
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Munich

Bavaria · Germany

Admission and costs
The municipal Christkindlmarkt is free to enter. Food and shopping cost extra; the Residence and other museums require their own tickets. Tollwood is a separate location outside this central route.
Getting there
From München Hauptbahnhof take an S-Bahn through the central tunnel to Marienplatz. Marienplatz gives direct access to Christkindlmarkt: emerge onto the square and continue on foot towards St Peter’s and Rindermarkt without another transfer.
Time to allow
Allow around 3 hours at the destination, excluding travel.
If it rains
The Residence Museum at Residenzstraße 1 offers indoor rooms and collections in the Bavarian rulers’ palace. Tickets are available at the desk or official shop; museum, Treasury and Cuvilliés Theatre have distinct admission options.
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Brussels

Brussels-Capital · Belgium

Admission and costs
The squares and market are free to enter. Attractions, rides, food and purchases cost extra. Closing is at 6 pm on 24 and 31 December and 3 January; Grand-Place has no sound-and-light show on these three dates.
Getting there
From Bruxelles-Central station, walk to Grand-Place. Continue towards the Bourse and Place Sainte-Catherine: this linear route links the main Winter Wonders areas and helps avoid repeatedly retracing the same stalls.
Time to allow
Allow around 4 hours at the destination, excluding travel.
If it rains
The Royal Galleries of Saint-Hubert provide a covered passage near the historic centre, with shop windows and architecture. Walking through does not require a museum ticket; shops, cafés and performances are paid separately.
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New York · Bryant Park Holiday Shops28 Oct 2026 – 3 Jan 2027

Bryant Park Holiday Shops

Scheduled

Weekdays 11 am–8 pm, weekends 10 am–8 pm. Holiday hours may vary.

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New York · Union Square Holiday Market12 Nov 2026 – 24 Dec 2026

Union Square Holiday Market

Scheduled

Sun–Wed 11 am–8 pm, Thu–Fri 11 am–9 pm, Sat 10 am–9 pm.

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Los Angeles · Pershing Square ice rink12 Nov 2026 – 3 Jan 2027

Pershing Square ice rink

Scheduled

Ticketed skating, rentals included.

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Vancouver · Vancouver Christmas Market16 Nov 2026 – 24 Dec 2026

Vancouver Christmas Market

Still to come

Timed admission. Final day is 24 December.

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New York · Columbus Circle Holiday Market1 Dec 2026 – 31 Dec 2026

Columbus Circle Holiday Market

Still to come

Mon–Thu 11 am–7 pm, Fri–Sun 10 am–8 pm. Check holiday hours.

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Los Angeles · Things Between Holiday Market4 Dec 2026 – 6 Dec 2026

Things Between Holiday Market

Still to come

Dock Street, 10 am–4 pm.

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Los Angeles · Makers Market4 Dec 2026 – 6 Dec 2026

Makers Market

Still to come

4 Dec preview 6–9 pm, 5–6 Dec 11 am–5 pm.

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Dates and the latest checks appear in each guide. Consult the official links for changes.

Christmas in everyday life