{"id":2468,"date":"2011-12-31T22:32:04","date_gmt":"2011-12-31T21:32:04","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/bakkerbugle.com\/blog\/?p=2468"},"modified":"2011-12-31T22:32:21","modified_gmt":"2011-12-31T21:32:21","slug":"wrapping-up-the-holiday-season","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"http:\/\/bakkerbugle.com\/blog\/2011\/12\/31\/wrapping-up-the-holiday-season\/","title":{"rendered":"Wrapping up the holiday season"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>First, we need to finish <a href=\"http:\/\/bakkerbugle.com\/blog\/2011\/12\/06\/leiwe-kleeschen-gudde-kleeschen\/\">the previous post<\/a> and give you <a href=\"http:\/\/youtu.be\/YSBwV-yOv2o\">the link to our movie of Kleeschen<\/a>.<br \/>\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" width=\"500\" height=\"254\" src=\"http:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/YSBwV-yOv2o?hd=1\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><br \/>\nIn the US, chocolate eggs were for springtime, specifically Easter. In Europe, eggs are for nearly every holiday, including Christmas. Furthermore, the most super-cool eggs of all, Kinder Surprises, <a href=\"http:\/\/news.blogs.cnn.com\/2011\/04\/21\/easter-reminder-kinder-eggs-banned-in-the-united-states\/\">cannot be brought to the United States<\/a>! We made <a href=\"http:\/\/youtu.be\/0E5dXOQrjvo\">this video<\/a> to give Americans an idea of what you&#8217;re missing. <!--more--><br \/>\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" width=\"500\" height=\"254\" src=\"http:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/0E5dXOQrjvo?hd=1\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><br \/>\nFinally, yesterday was the last day of the <a href=\"http:\/\/www.vdl.lu\/Winterlights-p-63798.html#axzz1i9KmE9OI\">Christmas Market in Luxembourg-Ville<\/a>. We offer you this retrospective of Luxembourg&#8217;s 2011 March\u00e9 de No\u00ebl. Let&#8217;s begin with the market at night, when the decorations really shine.<br \/>\n<a href=\"http:\/\/bakkerbugle.com\/apps\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2011\/12\/IMG_5884.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"http:\/\/bakkerbugle.com\/apps\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2011\/12\/sm-IMG_5884.jpg\" class=\"alignnone\" \/><\/a><br \/>\nThe central attraction is the heated tent in the front of the stage.<br \/>\n<a href=\"http:\/\/bakkerbugle.com\/apps\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2011\/12\/IMG_5892.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"http:\/\/bakkerbugle.com\/apps\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2011\/12\/sm-IMG_5892.jpg\" alt=\"\" title=\"sm-IMG_5892\" width=\"500\" height=\"375\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-2531\" srcset=\"http:\/\/bakkerbugle.com\/apps\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2011\/12\/sm-IMG_5892.jpg 500w, http:\/\/bakkerbugle.com\/apps\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2011\/12\/sm-IMG_5892-300x225.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" \/><\/a><br \/>\nAnd what does one drink under the tent? Gl\u00fchwein! (It&#8217;s warm red wine.)<br \/>\n<a href=\"http:\/\/bakkerbugle.com\/apps\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2011\/12\/IMG_5894.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"http:\/\/bakkerbugle.com\/apps\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2011\/12\/sm-IMG_5894.jpg\" class=\"alignnone\" \/><\/a><br \/>\nAnd of course, there are a variety of fried goods to go with it.<br \/>\n<a href=\"http:\/\/bakkerbugle.com\/apps\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2011\/12\/IMG_5920.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"http:\/\/bakkerbugle.com\/apps\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2011\/12\/sm-IMG_5920.jpg\" class=\"alignnone\" \/><\/a><br \/>\nThere&#8217;s plenty to see (and to shop for).<br \/>\n<a href=\"http:\/\/bakkerbugle.com\/apps\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2011\/12\/xmasmarketdec2011.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"http:\/\/bakkerbugle.com\/apps\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2011\/12\/sm-xmasmarketdec2011.jpg\" class=\"alignnone\" \/><\/a><br \/>\n<a href=\"http:\/\/bakkerbugle.com\/apps\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2011\/12\/xmasmarket2.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"http:\/\/bakkerbugle.com\/apps\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2011\/12\/sm-xmasmarket2.jpg\" class=\"alignnone\" \/><\/a><br \/>\n<a href=\"http:\/\/bakkerbugle.com\/apps\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2011\/12\/IMG_5914.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"http:\/\/bakkerbugle.com\/apps\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2011\/12\/sm-IMG_5914.jpg\" class=\"alignnone\" \/><\/a><br \/>\nSomething for everyone!<br \/>\n<a href=\"http:\/\/bakkerbugle.com\/apps\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2011\/12\/IMG_5888.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"http:\/\/bakkerbugle.com\/apps\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2011\/12\/sm-IMG_5888.jpg\" class=\"alignnone\" \/><\/a><br \/>\nAfter years behind scaffolding, <a href=\"http:\/\/bakkerbugle.com\/blog\/2011\/05\/04\/big-weekend-in-luxembourg-part-1\/\">the Cercle<\/a> finally got to dress up for the season.<br \/>\n<a href=\"http:\/\/bakkerbugle.com\/apps\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2011\/12\/IMG_5919.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"http:\/\/bakkerbugle.com\/apps\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2011\/12\/sm-IMG_5919.jpg\" class=\"alignnone\" \/><\/a><br \/>\nThere&#8217;s even a place for inflated Santa.<br \/>\n<a href=\"http:\/\/bakkerbugle.com\/apps\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2011\/12\/IMG_5882.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"http:\/\/bakkerbugle.com\/apps\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2011\/12\/sm-IMG_5882.jpg\" class=\"alignnone\" \/><\/a><br \/>\nAnita and I like to meet for lunch at the Christmas Market. Bad for the waistline, but good for holiday spirit!<br \/>\n<a href=\"http:\/\/bakkerbugle.com\/apps\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2011\/12\/IMG_4459.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"http:\/\/bakkerbugle.com\/apps\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2011\/12\/sm-IMG_4459.jpg\" class=\"alignnone\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<div class=\"clear\"><\/div>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/bakkerbugle.com\/apps\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2011\/12\/IMG_4450.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"http:\/\/bakkerbugle.com\/apps\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2011\/12\/sm-IMG_4450.jpg\" class=\"alignnone\" \/><\/a><br \/>\n<a href=\"http:\/\/bakkerbugle.com\/apps\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2011\/12\/IMG_5894.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"http:\/\/bakkerbugle.com\/apps\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2011\/12\/sm-IMG_5894.jpg\" class=\"alignnone\" \/><\/a><br \/>\nIt&#8217;s a great place to shop for gifts.<br \/>\n<a href=\"http:\/\/bakkerbugle.com\/apps\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2011\/12\/IMG_4451.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"http:\/\/bakkerbugle.com\/apps\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2011\/12\/sm-IMG_4451.jpg\" class=\"alignnone\" \/><\/a><br \/>\n<a href=\"http:\/\/bakkerbugle.com\/apps\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2011\/12\/IMG_4478.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"http:\/\/bakkerbugle.com\/apps\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2011\/12\/sm-IMG_4478.jpg\" class=\"alignnone\" \/><\/a><br \/>\n<a href=\"http:\/\/bakkerbugle.com\/apps\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2011\/12\/IMG_4485.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"http:\/\/bakkerbugle.com\/apps\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2011\/12\/sm-IMG_4485.jpg\" class=\"alignnone\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<div class=\"clear\"><\/div>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/bakkerbugle.com\/apps\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2011\/12\/IMG_4490.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"http:\/\/bakkerbugle.com\/apps\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2011\/12\/sm-IMG_4490.jpg\" class=\"alignnone\" \/><\/a><br \/>\n<a href=\"http:\/\/bakkerbugle.com\/apps\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2011\/12\/IMG_4457.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"http:\/\/bakkerbugle.com\/apps\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2011\/12\/sm-IMG_4457.jpg\" class=\"alignnone\" \/><\/a><br \/>\nApparently, we&#8217;re supposed to have a sexy holiday this year. Mrs Claus has dinner for you!<br \/>\n<a href=\"http:\/\/bakkerbugle.com\/apps\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2011\/12\/IMG_4476.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"http:\/\/bakkerbugle.com\/apps\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2011\/12\/sm-IMG_4476.jpg\" class=\"alignnone\" \/><\/a><br \/>\nThere&#8217;s entertainment for the children, day or night.<br \/>\n<a href=\"http:\/\/bakkerbugle.com\/apps\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2011\/12\/xmasmarket3.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"http:\/\/bakkerbugle.com\/apps\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2011\/12\/sm-xmasmarket3.jpg\" class=\"alignnone\" \/><\/a><br \/>\n<a href=\"http:\/\/bakkerbugle.com\/apps\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2011\/12\/IMG_4472.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"http:\/\/bakkerbugle.com\/apps\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2011\/12\/sm-IMG_4472.jpg\" class=\"alignnone\" \/><\/a><br \/>\nWhat says Christmas more than egg rolls and calamari?<br \/>\n<a href=\"http:\/\/bakkerbugle.com\/apps\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2011\/12\/IMG_4456.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"http:\/\/bakkerbugle.com\/apps\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2011\/12\/sm-IMG_4456.jpg\" class=\"alignnone\" \/><\/a><br \/>\nWith warm wine &#8212; workday or not!<br \/>\n<a href=\"http:\/\/bakkerbugle.com\/apps\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2011\/12\/IMG_4461.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"http:\/\/bakkerbugle.com\/apps\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2011\/12\/sm-IMG_4461.jpg\" class=\"alignnone\" \/><\/a><br \/>\nAnita&#8217;s favorite Christmas Market dessert: chi-chis from Jean Le Gaufre.<br \/>\n<a href=\"http:\/\/bakkerbugle.com\/apps\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2011\/12\/IMG_4471.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"http:\/\/bakkerbugle.com\/apps\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2011\/12\/sm-IMG_4471.jpg\" class=\"alignnone\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<div class=\"clear\"><\/div>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/bakkerbugle.com\/apps\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2011\/12\/IMG_4482.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"http:\/\/bakkerbugle.com\/apps\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2011\/12\/sm-IMG_4482.jpg\" class=\"alignnone\" \/><\/a><br \/>\nSome more decorations&#8230;<br \/>\n<a href=\"http:\/\/bakkerbugle.com\/apps\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2011\/12\/IMG_4470.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"http:\/\/bakkerbugle.com\/apps\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2011\/12\/sm-IMG_4470.jpg\" class=\"alignnone\" \/><\/a><br \/>\n<a href=\"http:\/\/bakkerbugle.com\/apps\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2011\/12\/IMG_4463.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"http:\/\/bakkerbugle.com\/apps\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2011\/12\/sm-IMG_4463.jpg\" class=\"alignnone\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<div class=\"clear\"><\/div>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/bakkerbugle.com\/apps\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2011\/12\/IMG_4462.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"http:\/\/bakkerbugle.com\/apps\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2011\/12\/sm-IMG_4462.jpg\" class=\"alignnone\" \/><\/a><br \/>\nOh, there was a bit of &#8220;the reason for the season&#8221; too.<br \/>\n<a href=\"http:\/\/bakkerbugle.com\/apps\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2011\/12\/IMG_4488.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"http:\/\/bakkerbugle.com\/apps\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2011\/12\/sm-IMG_4488.jpg\" class=\"alignnone\" \/><\/a><br \/>\nAnd, to wrap it up, <a href=\"http:\/\/youtu.be\/BeUP608aUkY\">another video<\/a>.<br \/>\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" width=\"500\" height=\"339\" src=\"http:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/BeUP608aUkY\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><br \/>\nHappy New Year everybody! (P.S. It&#8217;s called the <a href=\"http:\/\/fr.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/R%C3%A9veillon_de_la_Saint-Sylvestre\">celebration of Saint Sylvestre<\/a> here.)<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>First, we need to finish the previous post and give you the link to our movie of Kleeschen. In the US, chocolate eggs were for springtime, specifically Easter. In Europe, eggs are for nearly every holiday, including Christmas. Furthermore, the most super-cool eggs of all, Kinder Surprises, cannot be brought to the United States! 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