Issue 24: December 2023

What’s more festive than a Christmas Market? Literally NOTHING.

In this episode, we’re talking all things Christmas Markets, from warm bevs to chestnuts, sausages and stews.

Will, Jill and Julia take themselves out for a cheery evening at the RAW Gelande Medieval Christma Market, where they stay warm by sipping Glühwein and watching a fantastic fireshow and axe throwing. But Glühwein isn’t the only treat on offer at Berlin’s dozens of Christmas markets - the team discuss their favorite snacks and sweets to try.

Christmas Markets mentioned in this episode:
Medieval Christmas Market
Lucia Christmas Market
Alt-Rixdorf Christmas Market
Grunau Train
Gendarmenmarkt (Bebelplatz) Christmas Market
LGBTQIA Winterdays at Nollendorfplatz
Charlottenburg Palace Christmas Market
Berliner Weihnachtszeit am Roten Rathaus

Our theme music is from Lucas Carey, with audio from Epidemic Sound. Cover art by Sian Amber Fletcher.

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