The Christmas Continental Market in Belfast is the ultimate holiday experience through December 19th at the Belfast City Hall grounds.

(TRAVPR.COM) UNITED KINGDOM - December 13th, 2011 - The Christmas Continental Market is the perfect way to enjoy some holiday fun.

Everyone who visits the market will find a wonderful variety of beautiful handmade crafts, food, drinks and entertainment for all ages. You'll find a delicious assortment of tasty treats and beverages including warming gluhwein, German beers, Bratwurst sausages, Spanish paella, liqueur coffees, Dutch pancakes, Irish cheeses, exotic meats, chocolate, toasted baguettes and more.

The Christmas Continental Market is the perfect place to pick up some beautifully made, one of a kind Christmas gifts. You'll find something for everyone on your Christmas list including candles, leather goods from France including handbags and wallets, jewelry, perfumes, beautifully hand carved figurines, statuettes and furniture from Kenya, scarves and pashminas.

There's no shortage of special Christmas experiences for the little ones either. The children will love the merry go round but most of all will be thrilled to visit Santa in his special grotto. They can even post their very own letters to Santa, putting their letters in the special Santa post box.

If you are coming for shopping with your family, it is worth combining it with a short weekend break. Exepdia.ie offers a wide range of hotels in Belfast, including Europa Hotel Belfast and The Fitzwilliam Hotel, both of which are centrally located and just a short stroll from the city’s Continental Market and many shopping centers as well as restaurants.

The hours for the Christmas Continental Market are Monday through Wednesday 10am to 8pm (except for 12/19 when it will close at 6pm), Thursday through Saturday 10am to 10pm, and Sunday 1pm to 6pm. To find out more, visit http://www.belfastcity.gov.uk/events/christmascontinentalmarket.asp

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