Debrecen’s Advent market welcomes everyone with fun programs

Debrecen’s Advent Market invited the crowds with beautiful violin music and delicious smells of hot chocolate and mulled wine.

Despite the lack of snow, the late-fall weather already had the people queuing up for hot chocolate and wine in the early hours of the afternoon. A march of wranglers and herdsmen opened the market, reported haon.hu.

“We bring an ancient tradition to life this march, as at the beginning of Advent shepherds used to arrive in Debrecen from the Hortobágy and spend their money on different tools, accessories or exchanged them,” revealed Vilmos Hercz, the leader of the Debrecen Folk Band, whose speech opened the market officially on November 24th.

Families were glad to be able to stroll by the bodegas without freezing weather. Many of the kids get something small, but the main Christmas gifts are not bought here. Some also buy things for their Advent wreath so they can make it later at home.

From sweets to drinks and food, as well as small gifts, everything can be found at the market. Market-goers feel that while the prices have not increased in recent years, the selection definitely has — things the market offers include hand-crafted products, delicious snacks and drinks.