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York Christmas Markets - International Christmas Market in York, England

By Ferne Arfin, About.com

Essentials:
  • What: Global Christmas traditions and tastes celebrated in the center of York.
  • Where: Parliament Street outside Marks & Spencers
  • Find on a map
  • When: Early December (in 2008 - December 3 to December 13), 9 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.
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Why an International Christmas Fayre in York?:
Why not? Visitors to York come from all over the world so the organisers of York's Christmas festivities decided to Yuletide York add some international flair to the many events that turn York into a kind of "Christmas central" in the UK.
What can you buy?:
Expect to find traditional Christmas arts and crafts from all over the world as well as a huge assortment of continental delicacies whipped up by chefs in traditional costumes. There will be music, lovely holiday lights and characters from York's Christmas panto will be out and about, greeting visitors.

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