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Shortly before Christmas, we had the incredible opportunity to see a unique performance by Gerald Roderick Charles Dickens , the great great grandson of the renown author Charles Dickens . A wonderful occasion to get inside St George’s Hall in Liverpool, too. We couldn't miss such an event -  A Christmas Carol   is one of our favourites of all time and a 'must' during Christmas time.  To experience it on this unique stage, the stunning  Concert Room, in a one man act - what a fabulous show! Among ornate gold columns, glistening chandeliers and red sitting we could feel like we were back in time with Mr. Dickens . Gerald Dickens told us the timeless classic learned by heart, acting gracefully, incarnating in every of the characters with such precision - we were truly awe-struck.  What made it so special was knowing that his famous great great grandfather stood on the very same stage 150 year ago to give his famous “ penny readings ”. Standing ovation at the end  of the p

One would have thought that Christmas Markets have been here for a long, long time. It depends on how do you count it - in Liverpool , the pre-holiday season street market started only in 2006. If you were born in the 2000's this has been run for your entire life. That's long. Entering the Liverpool Christmas Market from the north entrance of William Brown Street, on your right is the kids village, and what fun can you find there, even if you are not one anymore!  It is all displayed around the Steble Fountain which - to our nice surprise - came alive. Not in full potent glory but the water is still running abundantly through the lower parts and you can enjoy the Neptune and mermaids having a proper bath.  The whole area of Santa's Village is filled with a variety of gorgeous, entertaining activities for kids: merry-go-rounds, bounty castle or a trampoline, slides, and a huge Bavarian-style snow slide. A paradise for kids, small and big, a fun for the whole family. And