I’ve spent the day wandering around in Brussels. It’s been really enjoyable and interesting and I’ve picked up on some alternative Belgian takes on Christmas gifts and trees.

When I saw the market in Grassmarkt, I thought I spotted a beer stall but on closer inspection it was actually selling candles in beer glasses that even looked as though they had a frothy head.  It reminded me of my granny’s trick double layered whisky glass.

Just up the road from the Grassmarkt was a collection of somewhat wacky Christmas trees. One had a guy with a chain saw perched on a branch, certainly different from the traditional fairy and tinsel. Another was like a street plan with wooden blocks denoting houses.

Welll it was all very entertaining seeing some unusual perspectives on Christmas in Brussels.