Religious and social views aside, Christmas is great. It brings colour and light in grey winter days, it smells of hot wine and sweet and savory delicacies, it gives us a few days to slow down and relax. See our photos from the streets and Christmas markets of Budapest, winter 2011.

Christmas decorations on the streets of Budapest

Christmas decorations on the streets of Budapest

Christmas Market in Budapest

Christmas Market in Budapest. 600 forints is less than 2 Eur.

Hungary is famous for its salamis, it is one of the most popular "souvenirs" from Budapest.

Christmas decorations on the streets of Budapest

Arts and crafts from the Christmas Market

Food in Christmas colours

Arts and crafts from the Christmas Market

Christmas Market in Budapest

Mulled wine + palinka = warm and smiley

Christmas Market in Budapest

Arts and crafts from the Christmas Market

An Eastern European pastry called in Hungary kürtőskalács.

Christmas Market in Budapest

Christmas decorations on the streets of Budapest