In the center of Brussels lies Grand Place (or Groute Markt, depending on your language of choice). For Christmas they have the Plaisirs d'Hivers / Winter Pret. This year has an amazing light show with patterns flashed across one of the old 
buildings that surround the square with columns of light in the center giving a modern counterpart. There is also a nativity scene with live sheep.And why a giant Smurf at Christmas time? Because its always Smurf time in Belgium. The Smurfs started in Belgium, where they are known as the Schtroumpf. And this year is thier 50th anniversary.
In addition there many stalls some with food, christmas trinkets, and a lot of vin chaud (hot wine). Then as you walk through the small Chinatown with lit laterns you arrive at one of the coolest carosels I have seen. Following that is a ferris wheel and an ice skating rink.
Enjoy the pictures and videos.A look around the market
And here edited version of the light show:
And a few last photos:
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2 comments:
How beautiful!!! It looks incredible! Thank you for the pictures. It looks like you guys are having a blast there.
your mom says the carousel is just a little creepy, but the light show is fabulous.
dad
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