When going for a walk in Maastricht in wintertime, at a time when the Winterland, the Christmas fair, is set up on the Vrijthof, the contrast between the city itself and the fair becomes evident. But why is this contrast so great? Both Mark Gottdiener and Manuel Castells have explanations for this phenomenon.
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Sleigh bells ring, are you listening,
in the lane, snow is glistening.
A beautiful sight,
we're happy tonight,
walking in a winter wonderland.
Every year in November a feeling of melancholy comes over me when I see the first trucks arriving at the Vrijthof in Maastricht. This beautifull medieval square gets taken over by a Christmas fair, the Winterland, every year for a devastating one and a half month. Busloads of tourists come to visit the fair and pollute the whole Vrijthof. Winterland is sponsored by Bavaria, a beer company, and is open every day from 11.00 to 22.00, and its loud presence in the heart of the city cannot be ignored. It consists of an iceskating rink, traditional food and drink stalls, cafes where you can drink Glühwein and warm chocolate, a Giant Wheel, and more than fifty Christmas stalls selling all sorts of Christmas knick-knacks.
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