I thought I'd make you a little postcard to show you what Stratford upon Avon looks and feels like at Christmas time. I had to include the Nutcracker Christmas Shop, which could be one of the more bizarre (and endearing) features of this town! So what's bizarre about it? Well, mostly that it's here and busy selling Christmas things all year round! As much a grotto as a shop, it's completely fascinating and captivatingly odd! The Christmas lights in the streets add seasonal atmosphere in the dark afternoons and evenings to these medieval streets. The image of the Christmas market so much sums up this time of year here. A glass of mulled wine, darkness, a chill in the air and the throng of conviviality sum it all up. I hope you are enjoying your festive time too.
1 The Nutcracker Christmas Shop, Stratford upon Avon, image by Nigel. 2 Christmas lights in Stratford upon Avon, image by Barry Badcock.
3 Christmas market, Stratford upon Avon, image by Mark Bold.
All images from Flickr under CC BY license.
