Are London’s Christmas Markets Really Worth The Price?! Covent Garden To Leicester Square
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Today we are checking out three of the famous Christmas markets here in London. Starting off with Covent Garden, then Trafalgar Square and finishing off with Leicester Square. Do you think London has gone a good job this year?!
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Merry Christmas, everyone!!!
Merry Christmas. We need to bundle you up and send you to Europe for some Christmas markets.
@gglaw42 you too! Merry Christmas 🎄🎁 from San Diego
And a Merry Christmas to you too.
Merry Christmas to you too!
A Merry Christmas to everybody! And a happy New Year to all the world!
Really appreciate you showing us all the great decorated doorways! Don't worry about the 4k issue and go with the flow of jolly you always express! 😃❤
As a Canadian, I approve London's weather and love London's appreciation of Christmas! 😁😍 Thanks for the great tour!
Vancouver island for me too, Parksville
Yasss I love the weather!!!
Ontario for me. Last week (in January) it was -14F, wind chill of -24F.
Your banter is so witty it makes the video, happy Christmas!!🎄🎄✨
Hi Hannah!!
Love your videos!! I’m a Filipina Londoner (moved to London for work many years ago) and I have so many recommendations in Chinatown!
1. Mamason’s- Filipino ice cream place! Amazing if you’re looking for great ice cream. They specialise in Ube ice cream. Ube is a native rootcrop in the Philippines and it’s like sweet potato but better!
2. Tsujiri- If you love matcha, you’d love this place! They have matcha ice cream, matcha cakes, crepe cakes, every thing matcha. Tip: try the soft serve matcha. It’s to die for.
3. Tao Tao Ju- my most favourite restaurant in town. Dimsums are great here and best when celebrating so you can share everything! Try their congee on a cold winter day! GREAT FOOD BUT AWFUL SERVICE (as all good Chinese restaurants usually are 😅)
4. Kung Fu Noodle- great braised beef hand-pulled noodles. No fuss, simple soup! Amazing for winter. And they have cold noodles that will be refreshing for summer!
5. Sakurado- gorgeous Japanese baked goods! Mille crepe cakes, fluffy sponge cakes, cutest yuzu cookies. Everything is great!! On a hot summer day, have the bingsu. It’s shaved ice dessert perfect for cooling down. Can have lots of toppings on it too!
Have an amazing Christmas!! ❤
What a thorough and well considered review of the area and your English is superb. I always find the cultural difference between Chinese and Japanese service really strange. The latter cannot do enough for you, and the former treat you as an encumbrance. When I visted Japan in April and saw the number of Chinese tourists I did wonder what they made of it.
Thank you for these recommendations!!!
@@neilboulton9813 Your English is superb too!
@@HannahRicketts Thanks Hannah! A Chinatown might not be a terrible idea! :)
@@nikkabautista317 Well stated Nikka. I caught that too.
Love how your videos are so informative and honest!!
I am a teenager living in New York thanks to my dad. After watching this video, I decided to spend Christmas in London this year. And I want to live in London someday.
It is actually colder there than it is here in south Ontario, Canada. Today is -1. I love the extent London goes for Christmas decorations. Wonderful. Thanks for taking us.
London doesn't have the best Christmas in Europe, but it has your charming smile, which can be better than the best Christmas.
Merry Christmas Hannah! Your vlogs always put me in the Christmas spirit so thank you!! X
Merry Christmas 😊 It is currently only -1°C here in Finland, but couple weeks back it was -19 °C. It is not unusual to go as far as -25 - -30 °C at this time. Once I experienced -45 °C in the north. So we are good for now 😂.
Damn that’s freezing cold where you live. Hope you guys are in warm place
Hannah, the best part of the Royal Opera house is the rooftop lounge bar! Apparently it’s open outside of performances too! Not sure if it’s only for summer but check it out
Beautiful Christmas decorations and thanks for showing us Americans how amazing London looks like during Christmas. Thank you Hannah..
Absolutely wonderful, Hannah! Thank you for braving the cold to share this with us. The decorations in Covent Garden and along the way to Trafalgar Square were a treat. The markets in London are much better than the few that are here (Atlanta, Georgia area). Happy Christmas to you, Hannah and to all here in the comments! See you on Friday!
Happy Christmas to you too Robert.
❤ thank you for sharing
The Christmas markets there in the
UK are a lot better than the ones here
in the US have a very Merry Christmas
Hannah Thank You.🇬🇧🎄⛄🎀⛄🎄🇬🇧
Go to Grand Central in NYC. I did most of my Xmas shopping in an hour and a half. A truly curated market.
Thank you for taking me back to my teenage years when I used to hang out in Covent Garden 👏👏. Have to agree about the over-pricing 😥. Have a wonderful Christmas and thank you for all your hard efforts in bringing a true view of London to us ❤️❤️
I'm in Springfield, IL. Temp is currently 0 C but we will see a week or two around -20 C over the winter.😊
I enjoyed the tour of crowded markets, the decor and a peek at the variety of food together with your colourful commentary. Thank you for sharing. 💕🇨🇦🎄🎄🎄
Thx Hannah & what an effort you made to brave the weather to share this vlog of the different London Markets during the Christmas season! I agree with you that the market areas are enjoyable to see, with all the different food options, as well as shopping variety! It is also nice to see the additional Christmas decorations everywhere in London....very nice indeed! Thx again Hannah for all your efforts to add a vlog twice a week during the Christmas season! I always look forward to your vlogs, & especially this time of year! Merry Christmas Hannah & be safe!!!
Hey there Hannah! Thank you as always for venturing out to show the holiday markets! It really was so Cold there! We had a Cold front come through last night, it's only 47 right now, here in Savannah GA. Our typical temp in late Fall into Winter is: 55-67 F. It's quite cold out there, but I enjoy chilly- cold temps, as during the Summers it's just too Hot! The cold weather drives the biting bugs away, which is a huge plus! I know to some, in other areas....this wouldn't be cold for them but in the South -- it IS!⛄❄ We've had warm Winters where it's been in the 70ties, which feels so unnatural to me. Have a Merry Christmas!🎄💝🎅🎁
This was so enjoyable Hannah. I live in a sleepy town - so nothing like that here. I went to Pasadena, CA on Saturday. They don't have a Christmas market that I am aware of. BUT they have this wonderful almost mile long Christmas Tree Lane (even with a plaque) that people drive through. There are these cedar trees that line the street and volunteers string colorful lights on them - it is beautiful and very comforting - like have a blanket of lights over you. And of course some of the houses along the road have their homes and lawns all done up in Christmas. I am originally from Chicago. Every year downtown they have a German Christmas market. Does London? Have a Happy Christmas Hannah 🎄 and wonderful New Year! 🍾
Next year? More shopping, please! And eating! Just keep doing what you’re doing - we love it! Much appreciated, as an ex-Londoner now living in the Caribbean! 🏝️
I live in the Caribbean. It gets down to 26 Celsius, and I'm freezing.
Happy Holidays! London is definitely my favorite city so far and I am very grateful I found your channel. It brings so much joy and keeps me positive while I cannot be there. Every time I watch new vlog, I’m like traveling. Thank you for sharing everything with us.
While living in Canada, it’s extremely important to me to keep bit of Europe in my life, since I’m originally from Estonia.
And talking about cold…goosh, last year I had a chance to reach new numbers in my life. Unfortunately we are not talking about weight numbers and thankfully not yet age, but winter here can get very brutal, especially in the middle of Canada. Together with wind I experienced-43 degrees in Celsius. And that hurts. So badly that after crying for a bit I realized my tears froze and there was nothing else to do than just laugh about whole situation.
This year we’ve been lucky and mostly having mild winter. Bit of a frost during the night and reasonable temperatures in daytime.
Keep doing what you doing, because London has special place in my heart, as whole England. And I will keep watching your new vlogs.
Merry Christmas!🎉
Omg it feels like I am in some fantasy Disney story, so magical 🎄🎈
the decorations are unbelievably beautiful 😍🥹✨
Thanks for sharing Hannah
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First, 26F is COLD! Second, you are beautiful, so no need to worry about filming in 4k! 😂. Always look forward to your vlogs. Love your humor. Thanks, and Merry Christmas!
Hello from Alberta, Canada! We got minus 38 Celsius last year plus wind chill.... which makes it feel even colder. Brrr!
Christmas market in Nottingham was lovely especially the Yorkshire pud wrap with Christmas dinner.yum
Merry Christmas 🎁🎄 🎉 to all. May you stay safe, well and get lots from Santa 🎅 this year !
Yes, I can see the flickering garland. Gorgeous!
Seems the Europeans go to London to experience some London Christmas Magic, and the Brits go to NYC! I was there last weekend to enjoy all the festivities, as I only live 7 hours north, and there were British couples and families everywhere! Even in my hotel elevator! I was just remarking to my friend who came with me, that there were lots of British people in the city and the 2 people in our elevator laughed and said "You've got 2 of them here!" Lots of Christmas Cheer all around. Merry Christmas Hannah! I've really enjoyed all of your holiday vlogs and keep filming in 4k. You look gorgeous.
Thanks 🎉 you make my Saturday mornings magical. Love you taking us everywhere it's perfect
You're the best! Thank you!
I visited winter wonderland a couple of years ago and loved it. I feel Europe has the best Christmas markets. Yes can see the flickering lights. Thanks Hannah. The decorations and atmosphere is amazing. Loved this vlog. Wishing you and your family a very Happy Christmas. ❤
Happy Christmas Hannah and Happy New Year! I can’t believe it’s Christmas Eve tomorrow. Finally in a state where it feels like Christmas with colder temps. The past four months since being here in VA has been crazy busy. So it feels like Christmas but the it doesn’t. But seeing all your fun videos of Christmas down in London to the lovely tea at the Ritz with your sister. Has made feel like Christmas.. Put a smile on our faces and made us hungry at times.😂 with all the yummy deserts and food. Looking forward to what you share with us in 2024.❤🎄🤗
Thank you tremendously for the effort. Crowds are fun, but they are so full of people. Love your earrings. Happy Christmas!
Merry Christmas Hannah. Thankyou for all of your fabulous vlogs of 2023. Look fwd to the 2024 ones! Best wishes from 🇨🇦
The Markets are a fun tradition, the forever queues for an over priced taster of some this or that ''holiday'' themed confection or sip. LOL Go Grinch Me go grinch me LOL !!! Thanks for this super fun packed adventure in Christmas London, it's all smiles here thanks to you. Merry Christmas Hannah Ricketts !!!!
Always love the vlogs but especially the festive ones, thanks for sharing with us ❤
Merry Christmas everyone. It can get to -20 Celsius here in Wisconsin, USA in January That’s proper cold weather 🥶
Happy Christmas, Hannah!, & Thanks for all the Great videos you've posted in 2023!
Wonderful vlog, looking fresh in 4K. The National Gallery is well worth a look.
Merry Christmas beautiful Hannah! May we have many sper vlogs from you in 2024!
I fully agree with your ratings. I live in South-Africa and -3 is FREEZING!
Thanks Hannah I've really enjoyed all of your vlogs showing us Christmas in London.
Merry Christmas. Du bist wunderschon.
Thank you for an experience for me watching all these Christmas vlogs......wonderful view from where I am.
Frohe Weihnachten, Hermosa! HAPPY CHRISTMAS Ms. Hannah to you and your family & Blessed/Healthy New Year!!
Aloha from Hawaii, Hannah! I really enjoy all of your vlogs and look forward to seeing more. Wishing you a lovely and prosperous New Year!! Mahalo!!
I love Christmas Markets. These looked awesome to me, much better than the ones in the US which tend to be small and very expensive. Thank you for braving the crowds Hannah!
London sure does know how to do a Christmas Market! Thank you for braving the cold and sharing Hannah! ❤
Those little fish shaped custard things looked like a good idea, and sounded yummy. I would not have been able to pass that first sausage stand without getting a bratwurst or the smoked one. It is -9C here in Canada where i am and can get a lot colder, like -20 - -32C. I love those door trims you show, really nice.
Perfect timing!!!
Merry Christmas Hannah! Thank you for all the amazing videos!
Happy Christmas thank you for all your vlogs this year❤
Beautiful London any Time of the year !Great Hannah with your descriptions and comments !Love you! Ciao
I’m in Minnesota in the US, and we had -13C this morning (8F). In January we commonly have -28C! Thanks for the lovely tour!
Merry Christmas Hannah to you and your Family! Have a safe and fun filled holiday season.
Beautiful Christmas decorations 🎄as everything is beautifully lit 💫but with so many people the cozy Christmas feeling can no longer be found🤯maybe just after a few mulled wine🤪🤪🤪
Where I grew up in BC, Canada, a little town called 100 Mile House, it hits -35c to -48c in January and Feb.
Oh! To answer your question, Hannah, about the moonshine, it was a type of alcoholic drink that was made illegally and distributed in the United States during the Prohibition era when alcohol was banned. Now, it’s just another drink Americans can have.
Moonshine can also have an alcohol content from 40% to 80% content.
@@debbielenoir5472And if not "brewed" correctly in those Prohibition days ( methanol), could cause blindness.....👀😳
@@toddmurphy523 Maybe that’s where the catch phrase “blind drunk” came from!
@@debbielenoir5472 And not to be confused with "blind justice"....😁
Hannah, That was really a fun trip around the markets ! Fab and you're a terrific hostess and just a delight to listen to, very funny. Hopefully I'll make it there in a year. Have a great Holiday Season and Ive just subscribed ! Cheers from Chicago.
Merry Christmas and the best of New Years to you, Hannah!!
Merry Christmas to you and your family Hannah from America, we love your videos!!!
It must be tough to sell enough product as a food vendor, and stand in the cold the whole day. During Christmas the local supermarkets sell gammon, and fruit mince cakes. I like the Christmas pudding with Brandy. According to the internet, gammon is also popular in the UK, second to turkey.
Another awesome video Hannah ❤
Also, as a French resident I’m appalled that you want to learn German, but as a Spanish speaker I approve your decision 😅
Hi Hannah, Nice to hear a young lady speaking English properly who is well spoken. I get so tired of hearing Americans and Australians butchering our language. Well done keep it up 👍
Merry Christmas hannah and have a prosperous New year. Thankyou for yet another informative video. You are made for tv ❤
Merry Christmas Hannah!! And to everyone!!!
Thanks Hannah!! Look forward to Friday's vlog 😁
Merry Christmas🎄🎁🎄We were there in August. Only two rainy days in our two plus weeks in London and then Switzerland.
Thanks for the cool video 👍 It sounds kinda cute when you say Bratwurst 👋😍🌲🇩🇪 Merry Christmas
Hannah, thank you for the Christmas market tours of Coven Garden, Trafalgar Square and Leicester Square while facing the cold weather. Merry Christmas from NYC🎄🎄Feliz Navidad 🎄🎄❄❄☃
Hannah, Thank you for sharing. Merry Christmas!!🎄
From Vancouver Island, west coast of Canada, Merry Christmas Hannah to you and your family. A green Christmas for us this year, +10c. All the best in 2024.
Just what I needed Hannah ❤. It’s 29-30 degrees here. I just finished putting down a new room area rug and it wore me out moving furniture on oak floors trying to keep the rug from moving lol @ me. Loved sitting down watching your RUclips channel. Great vlog thank you 😊
Merry Christmas Hannah, Nat and her family. Looking forward to your vlogs in 2024 🎅🤶🌲🍾🥂🤗🤗
Thanks Hannah...Wishing you A Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year.
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Hey beautiful Hannah, Glad you got to see a ballet at the Opera House! I went with friends and saw a performance of the Nutcracker here in Dallas last Saturday!!! Sorry about the cold, it is 62 degrees Fahrenheit here in Dallas/Ft. Worth today, December 19 (the advantages of living in the American South)! I thought the Trafalgar Square markets were probably the best but that is just a personal preference! Stay awesome lovely lady! ✌👍🤠💟
I am in 16C here in Florida and we are absolutely FROZEN. We are all in boots and coats which may seem hilarious to other people 😂 I love the London christmas markets.❤
Visited the London Christmas markets last year. Nice to visit as you walk between different areas in London. Fair play to you walking around with a camera, it's difficult as it is negotiating the heavy crowds of people. I found the Christmas Market at Leicester Square crammed.
Thank you Hannah, greetings for Xmas from New Zealand ❤ That is cold!! 12degs here and it’s supposed to be summertime!
London looks really lovely for the Christmas season! Merry Christmas everyone!
🎄 Merry Christmas 🎄 Hannah & family 🎄
Those bells are mind blowing 😮❤
Hey Hannah, what a great video! Love the narrating, especially the cringing at the high prices everywhere 😮 which seems to be a worldwide problem… I have those same NF gloves, they are stylish but not warm at all 😢 Covent garden looks great, so festive and merry…and don’t worry about the camera, you look great 😊 Merry Christmas 🎄 !!
160k subs don’t do you justice, great vlog ❤
Definitely liking this video for all your efforts 😊 and for a Floridian body, -2 is coooold! 🥶
Hannah love the video and your new camera! Great job! Merry Christmas & A Happy New Year 2024
That was Fun!!! Thank you🎉
Happy Christmas 🎄 🤶🧑🎄🎅
Regarding your temperature question, I'm from Ontario, Canada. Growing up, the school (k-8) policy was that they wouldn't cancel outdoor recess at unless it got to -20 😆
Greetings from Anchorage, Alaska! Currently -6 Celcius - a pretty mild winter this year, so far. LOTS of snow - 178cm. Happy Holidays!
Have a wonderful Christmas Hannah xxx - the Leicester Square market gets a Royal Raspberry from me🍓
From West Java, Indonesia. Merry Christmas, world!!
Happy bornday, my KING
Merry Christmas Hannah and to your family from Trish in Australia 🇦🇺 it’s summer down under ❤❤❤
Great Vlog 🎅🏻🎅🏻🎅🏻🎅🏻🎅🏻 It was nice to see all the places I walked last Saturday, but I did it at night time. Covent Garden looked awesome....Proper rammed as well! Why is it that Trafalgar square always has a nice tree, but the way the lights are slung on it, it looks shite! Covent Garden tree is heaps better.
From Covent Garden I walked to The Strand, then Holburn,then bank, then Tower of London, then back over Southwark bridge, along Southbank, (4 quid pot of hot nuts by millennium bridge!) round to Westminster Bridge and across. Up Whitehall,Trafalgar square,Shaftesbury Av. to Cambridge Circus and onto TCR tube to Euston. 26,800 steps if anyone's interested 🥵
Loved it!
See you Friday Hannah x
Merry Christmas Hannah! It’s 10 degrees in Hong Kong today and that’s really cold for here - no heating anywhere! Went to Disneyland with my niece a couple of days ago and it was really cold too, which was appropriate too cos it has the first Land of Frozen! You should come, you would love it.
Such beautiful decorations. Enjoyed this! :)
In my part of The Colony 🇨🇦 (near Toronto), the temp today is 3C and sunny. Forecast for Christmas Day is 10C. Green Christmas this year. It has been a very mild December.
Appreciate you braving 26F temps to do this Vlog. Hope U weren’t frozen by the end. Love all UR Vlogs.👍👍
Happy Christmas Hannah.🎄🎅🏻
Hi Hannah
Great vlog…..very busy despite the grey skies.
You could feel the cold!
Trafalgar Square looked a little underwhelming.
Merry Christmas.
Thanks for all your fabulous vlogs! Really ❤️ them. Greets from Holland