If Leeds wants to rival other big cities it needs a proper Christmas market
Maybe Leeds doesn't want to rival Manchester as a Christmas tourist destination. But seriously, I imagine the folks at Leeds City Council, who cancelled the German Christmas Market for the third year running, would very much like to see their counterparts at Manchester City Council quivering in their Santa boots.
But no Christkindlmarkt – to use its proper name – makes Leeds feel like a second division city. It means fewer non-Leodensians will be spending money in Leeds in the run-up to Christmas when Leeds businesses need the trade more than ever. It means Leodensians will be jumping on trains to Manchester or York, which also has an internationally renowned Christmas market, rather than spending money in their own city.
The pessimist in me says Leeds City Council will be faced with the same miserable choice next year. Will the erstwhile highlight of the city's social calendar inevitably be thrown unceremoniously into an unmarked grave? Will it become a tear-jerking memory of a happier, wealthier time?
Danmark Seneste Nyt, Danmark Overskrifter
Similar News:Du kan også læse nyheder, der ligner denne, som vi har indsamlet fra andre nyhedskilder.
Leeds restaurant serving Sunday roast on top of a pizza for ChristmasThis may delight pizza lovers!
Læs mere »
A camp Christmas extravaganza is coming to Leeds - here is how to get ticketsCombining a high energy mix of classical music and pop divas, high kicks and splits, the show is set to wow audiences
Læs mere »
What Leeds is missing out on by not having a Christmas market this yearLeeds City Council have not ruled out the market returning at some point in the future
Læs mere »
Corrie star has to 'remortgage house' after Manchester Christmas Markets tripFormer ITV Corrie star Paula Lane jokes she has to 'remortgage house' after Manchester Christmas Markets trip
Læs mere »
Hundreds of free tickets available to Winter Funland Manchester this ChristmasThe event will feature an ice rink, a funfair and Father Christmas
Læs mere »
Leeds stainless steel firm staff get thermals as heating is reducedThe company says it is looking at lots of measure to cut its soaring energy bills.
Læs mere »