Cities across the country are getting ready to welcome the festive season with dazzling light displays, concerts, activities for children, and plenty of opportunities to find the perfect Christmas gifts.<\/p>\n
November 13 \u2013 January 3<\/p>\n
The city’s Grand Square (Pia\u021ba Mare) will feature a new layout, more than 120 exhibitors, and a variety of attractions for children and adults alike, the organizers have announced.<\/p>\n
The Christmas tree will take center stage in the square, while the food area will feature new stalls inspired by major European Christmas markets. The stage will also be larger than in previous editions.<\/p>\n
Among the new attractions is the Story Lane, a trail featuring several small houses where visitors can listen to audio stories. The organizers have also created several themed socializing areas, including a ski gondola, a vintage sleigh, and a rustic spot furnished with logs. Visitors will enter the market through a new main gateway made from reclaimed historic timber salvaged from buildings several centuries old.<\/p>\n
Santa’s Workshop will host a range of activities for children, while the Enchanted Lift will take visitors on a themed journey to Santa’s house. The 22-meter-high Ferris wheel, one of the Christmas Market’s visual landmarks, will offer panoramic views of the Grand Square and Sibiu’s historic city center.<\/p>\n
November 13 \u2013 January 3<\/p>\n
This year\u2019s edition will bring Santa Claus\u2019s flying sleigh back to Craiova\u2019s Mihai Viteazul Square, where it will feature in a show set against the backdrop of a castle, complete with light displays and artificial snowfall.<\/p>\n
The event will be spread across five main areas: Mihai Viteazul Square, Fra\u021bii Buze\u0219ti Square, William Shakespeare Square, the area around Casa B\u0103niei, and the Doljana area. Each location will have its own attractions, while the routes connecting them will be decorated with light installations and Christmas ornaments.<\/p>\n
The installations in downtown Craiova will draw inspiration from stories about Santa’s helpers. Themed chalets and light displays will recreate the atmosphere of a fairytale village. The Christmas tree will be set up in Mihai Viteazul Square, where a miniature train loaded with presents will run through it on an elevated track approximately three meters above the ground.<\/p>\n
Another new attraction will be the Elves\u2019 Maze, where visitors can follow a route through the workshops in which, according to the story behind the installation, Santa\u2019s helpers prepare toys.<\/p>\n
The organizers will also expand the area dedicated to vendors, adding more chalets and seating areas. The traditional area will feature outdoor terraces serving festive food, as well as the Carousel Christmas ride.<\/p>\n
November 20 \u2013 January 1<\/p>\n
Held in Cluj-Napoca\u2019s Union Square, the market will feature a 20-meter-high Christmas tree, which will be lit on opening night, marking the start of the festive season.<\/p>\n
The Candy Planet, Gift Planet, and Christmas Carols Planet will offer visitors a range of experiences, from discovering sweet treats and gift ideas to enjoying the music and atmosphere of the winter holidays.<\/p>\n
More than 85 wooden chalets will bring together local producers, artists, craftspeople, and chefs, who will showcase their products. Visitors will be able to sample traditional meat specialties and products, including sausages, caltabo\u0219 (traditional pork offal sausage), ham, pork cracklings, smoked ribs, and pork rind, alongside vegetable spreads and pickles. Those with a sweet tooth will find homemade treats and packaged products prepared according to Romanian and international recipes. These will include cozonac (traditional Romanian sweet bread), biscuits, cakes, gingerbread, jams, and baklava.<\/p>\n
The market will also showcase traditional Romanian blouses (ii) and folk costumes for children and adults, Christmas ornaments, icons, hand-painted wooden spoons, bags, paintings, and handmade jewelry.<\/p>\n
The entertainment program will feature more than 80 artistic performances throughout the season. The main stage will host concerts, Christmas carol recitals, choir performances, children’s theater shows, and interactive activities.<\/p>\n
Another attraction this year will be a panoramic Ferris wheel, offering visitors a bird’s-eye view of the market. Santa’s House will be another major attraction for families. Children will be able to take part in creative workshops, put their imagination to the test, and enjoy a range of activities celebrating the Christmas spirit.<\/p>\n
November 20 \u2013 January 10<\/p>\n
This year\u2019s edition will feature around 40 stalls, attractions for children and families, and shows and concerts scheduled every weekend.<\/p>\n
The food offering will include baked goods and pastries, hot meals, drinks, and meat dishes. Attractions for children and families will include a carousel and Christmas-themed amusement rides, as well as an ice rink.<\/p>\n
The entertainment program will feature street performances, including theater shows, music, clown acts, dance performances, and carnival-style entertainment.<\/p>\n
Festive lighting will brighten the main areas of the Alba Carolina Citadel, as well as several streets across the city, where streetlights will be decorated with seasonal ornaments. Decorative lighting installations will be set up in Pia\u021ba Cet\u0103\u021bii (Citadel Square), along Mihai Viteazul pedestrian street, in the Obelisk area, and in Unirii Park and Mihai Eminescu Park. One of the highlights of this year\u2019s festive decorations will be a light pavilion in Pia\u021ba Cet\u0103\u021bii. A 20-meter-long illuminated tunnel will also be installed along Mihai Viteazul pedestrian street.<\/p>\n
November 27 – December 27<\/p>\n
Held in Constitution Square (Pia\u021ba Constitu\u021biei) on an area covering 20,000 square meters, the market will cover 133 stalls, a 30-meter Christmas tree, a panoramic Ferris wheel, and a carousel.<\/p>\n
The market will bring together artisans, creators, and producers offering decorations, handmade items, and gifts. The food selection will also include traditional dishes, sweets, and seasonal drinks.<\/p>\n
The entertainment program will include Christmas carols, traditional performances, concerts, and other entertainment. For children, the organizers are preparing workshops, interactive activities, and opportunities to meet Santa Claus.<\/p>\n
Santa’s House will occupy a space of more than 100 square meters, decorated and hand-painted. Admission will be free, and children will be able to leave letters for Santa and receive gifts.<\/p>\n
November 28 \u2013 January 7<\/p>\n
The festive atmosphere will extend across Victory Square, Liberty Square, St. George\u2019s Square, Union Square, and, for the first time this year, Central Park.<\/p>\n
Among the main new attractions are a 20-meter-tall decorated Christmas tree in front of the Opera House and an ice rink in Central Park. Visitors will also be able to enjoy a panoramic Ferris wheel, carousels, Santa\u2019s Workshop, and a tourist train.<\/p>\n
The entertainment program in Victory Square will feature concerts by local artists and bands, as well as guest performers. Those taking to the stage will include JazzyBit, Pragu de Sus, Taxi, Ad Libitum Voices, and Akoustic Boyz. The program will also feature a performance by the \u201cZvezdice\u201d children\u2019s choir from Leskovac, Serbia.<\/p>\n
On the eve of St. Nicholas Day, Union Square will host the \u201cPiano Sky\u201d show, featuring a suspended piano as part of a specially designed setting.<\/p>\n
Santa Claus is expected to arrive in Victory Square on December 22, bringing presents for children. His arrival will be accompanied by a performance of \u201cThe Nutcracker.\u201d<\/p>\n
The Christmas Market will open with the switching on of the festive lights, followed by a concert featuring Ovidiu Lipan \u021a\u0103nd\u0103ric\u0103, Keo, Alina Cri\u0219an, and Alexandra Ungureanu.<\/p>\n
November 27 \u2013 December 26<\/p>\n
The market will be held in the city center, with food and retail activities spread across Union Square, Ferdinand Square, and Independence Square.<\/p>\n
Union Square will host 32 stalls, where visitors will be able to find a wide range of products, from handicrafts and decorations to sweets, traditional products, and Christmas gifts. The selection will include honey and other bee products, decorated gingerbread, decorative biscuits, handmade jewelry, spices, oils, spice blends, and teas.<\/p>\n
Decorative ceramics, handcrafted porcelain, flowers, dried flowers, and decorative arrangements will also be available, alongside souvenirs and themed products.<\/p>\n
The Independence Square will host 20 food trucks offering a diverse selection of food, from quick bites to traditional specialties. A special place in the food offering will be reserved for traditional Bihor specialties, complementing the international dishes and street food options.<\/p>\n
November 27\/30 \u2013 January 3<\/p>\n
The market will open for a preview on November 27 in the Council Square (Pia\u021ba Sfatului), with the official opening ceremony, marked by the switching on of the festive lights, scheduled for November 30. The Council Square (Pia\u021ba Sfatului) will remain the main hub of the Christmas celebrations, hosting the decorated Christmas tree and special events planned for the holiday season.<\/p>\n
The market will feature more than 50 stalls across three main categories: artisans, producers, and retailers. Visitors will be able to browse seasonal food products, Christmas decorations, handcrafted items, and handmade gifts. More than 70% of the spaces allocated to producers and craftspeople have been reserved for participants from Bra\u0219ov and the surroundings.<\/p>\n
At the same time, Republicii Street will be decorated with a canopy of lights featuring shapes, colors, and dynamic elements, while the trees along Aleea Dup\u0103 Ziduri will be illuminated from the ground up, creating a fairytale-like setting.<\/p>\n
A \u201cStorybook Town\u201d will be set up in Sf\u00e2ntul Ioan Square, featuring illuminated arches and portals designed for younger visitors. Activities and surprises for children are also planned here as part of the holiday program.<\/p>\n
The promenade beneath T\u00e2mpa Hill will feature large illuminated figures creating picture-perfect settings, while residential neighborhoods and the city’s entrances will also be decorated with festive lighting installations.<\/p>\n
December 14 \u2013 January 3<\/p>\n
The Christmas market is usually organized in Citadel Square, at the heart of the UNESCO-listed medieval citadel.<\/p>\n
The event promises sparkling lights, the aroma of mulled wine, and Christmas carols. Visitors can enjoy a stroll among the chalets decorated for the winter season, with views of the old fortress walls. The market will offer seasonal souvenirs, Christmas tree decorations, traditional sweets, hot drinks, and small handmade gifts.<\/p>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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