Every year Brussels delights locals and visitors alike with its yuletide festivities and
displays complete with giant Christmas tree, ice rink, illuminations, festive events and
carousels. 240 wooden chalets sell all manner of gastronomic specialities, handicrafts and
other unusual stocking-fillers and over a period of three weeks, shops remain open all weekend.
The ice rink in the Place Ste Catherine is reputed to have the best ice in Europe. There will
be a new sound and light show this year on the Grand Place, and the city of Tallin will be
guest of honour.
