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Holidays are coming – Xmas fair in Mer Sober 18th December


I love this old Cola advert. Whenever 
I’m reminded of oncoming xmas I have to hum this.

Here in rural Galicia the onslaught of xmas comes at a reasonable time when there is enough shelf space due to the reduced amount of fresh products in late autumn / winter.

It’s mainly our chinese shops who spear head this.

If I’m not mistaken Confuzius said “…the early worm attracts the bird…” or thereabouts.


Feria de navidad en Mer Sober Galicia rural

Feria de navidad Mer Sober







The 2nd “Mercadillo de Navidad” will take place on the 18th of December.

Our own and, of course, products and produce from artesans and friends will be available.

If you haven’t been here, we know it’s not easy to find, but there will be plenty of road signs.

To see what you can expect have  a look on last years slide show

Xmas market 2009 Mer Galicia

If you can’t make it, weather permitting we will be on the Sober market on the 12th of December.


Frosty morning

Frosty morning (November 27th)



Here are some of the things we do and it would be great to have a day like this.


Xmas heart

Soft heart with filling




Felt star with lavender

Felt star with lavender












Gluck gluck winter warmer

Winter warmer



Little tree smelling of lavender

Little tree











See you on the 12th or 18th…… Expat

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3 Responses to “Holidays are coming – Xmas fair in Mer Sober 18th December”

  1. Chris Kocher Says:
    November 27th, 2010 at 7:27 am

    Dear Barbara und Martin
    Looks like you have been very busy preparing you next Christmas market… I can’t believe that December is just around the corner! The first snow fell on Basel 2 nights ago and today is freezing cold.
    A cold, that’s what I’m presently fighting against…needed much sleep! I’ll call you this weekend! Warm greetings from Basel ;-) Chris & fam.

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  3. les and julie Says:
    December 9th, 2010 at 1:00 pm

    Hola
    How is the weather. we have been well hit with the snow and walking to work.
    i am dreaming of warmer winters and log burning fires