Christmas Market

Dear people of Tallinn and our guests

admin — Mon, 16 Nov 2009 20:40:03 +0000

 Christmas peace is present again in our good old Tallinn. More clearly than in other times, we feel the need to be with the dearest at the arrival of Christmas, share with each other the light and joy from our soul.
Like already during the centuries, also this year, Town Hall Square becomes the central point of the Christmas festivities. No state of the art shopping centre can replace the feeling of direct communication and being together which joins us in this Christmas market. The Christmas market – at the same time modern and old – provides besides our local selection of goods also action to the whole family, from the little ones to great grandparents. Sympathetic Santa Claus listens to the rhymes of children and distributes candies, the elves peep from the shadow of the Christmas tree and there will be interesting performances on the market stage from the midday to evening hours.
This year the activities of the Christmas market expand also to the skating rink in Harju Street, Liberty and Rotermann Square and Park Tammsaare. That way the holiday spirit and joy is shared with more people of Tallinn and guests.
It is Christmas time – time for hope, understanding and forgiving. Let’s enjoy together the darkest yet brightest time of winter here in the Christmas market, under the Christmas tree in Town Hall Square.
Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year!
Tallinn City Centre Administration

Hi there!

admin — Mon, 16 Nov 2009 20:39:17 +0000

Our holidays are over and we are back at work now, checking you all out in order to pass on to Santa the names of good kids and their parents. These days we are really very busy with all sorts of exciting things, but we are sure to drop by the Christmas Market.

We hope to see all of you at the Christmas Market on Town Hall Square as well. The Christmas Market is open from 29 November to 7 January, from 9 am to 7 pm daily.

Remember our dear Christmas Village with the lovely Christmas food, hot drinks and lots of sweets! Well, you can tuck in on the spot and also buy things to give your friends at home.

There will be extra fun on Thursdays and Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays. More of this on page 2 of this brochure.

Come look us up at the Christmas Market!

See you soon,
Scribble and Scrabble

Santa Claus

admin — Mon, 16 Nov 2009 20:38:39 +0000

My dear friends, big and small, who you have behaved yourselves this past year,
Do come and visit me in Santa’s Cabin at the Christmas Market. It’s time to start thinking about your Christmas wishes and getting your Christmas poems ready!
Santa looks forward to seeing you from 1 December to 27 December, between 1 pm and 6 pm on work days, between 12 pm and 6 pm on weekends and between 11 am and 2 pm on Christmas Eve.
See you!

Sheep

admin — Mon, 16 Nov 2009 20:37:54 +0000

Yes, you are right, the sheep Villi, Volli and Salli will be present this year as well! I wonder what kind of stories they are going to tell us? Surely they have seen a thing or two during the year. If you sit still and look them quietly in the eye, they can truly tell you a tale. Villi, Volli and Salli will be at the Christmas Market from 17 December to 27 December. Come, check them out!

The latest news is that Dolli and Malli decided to join other sheep! They are waiting for you!

Christmas Tree Decorating Contest

admin — Mon, 16 Nov 2009 20:37:00 +0000

Town Hall Square is said to be the site of the world’s first Christmas tree, which formed part of a ritual begun in 1441, when unmarried merchants sang and danced with the town’s girls around a tree, which they then burned. Today the tradtion has changed a bit. The trees that will be decorated, will be given away as christmas presents to the ones in need.
Nobody really remembers exactly how the tradition of decorating fir trees came about, but despite that countless Christmas trees are hung with pretty things every Christmastime in Estonia and all across the world.  There are really no rules and thus it is so exciting to see how different people go about it, what creative solutions can be used in order to make each tree special.  What could be more exciting than to see how our favourite performers, artists, musicians and others are decorating the Christmas tree. Last year the singer Katrin Karisma-Krumm and the youth band Bedwetters were among those who displayed their talents in the contest. This year’s Christmas tree decorators are still a secret – so come and find out! Be sure to bring a camera. This could be a perfect opportunity to get a good shot for the Christmas Market Photo Contest.  Christmas Tree Decorating Contest takes place on Town Hall Square on 19 December.

Photo Contest

admin — Mon, 16 Nov 2009 20:35:55 +0000

Come and take a photo at the Christmas Market!  The subject is completely free – it could be a general panorama, the Town Hall, the performers, dwarves, Santa Claus, the sheep, yourself, anything! Submit the photo to the contest. The best one gets a prize!  Send the photo together with the contact data by e-mail to: info@christmas.ee on 27 December 2009 at the latest. Write on the subject line: „Photo Contest”. The results will be disclosed on 3 January 2010.

The Christmas Poems Contest

admin — Mon, 16 Nov 2009 20:34:47 +0000

 Poems are in great demand during Christmas time, since you are expected to recite a poem to Santa Claus. Others read poems just for fun and for their beauty. In order to meet the demand and broaden the choice a Christmas Poems Contest will be organized during the Christmas Market. Everyone – kids and their parents, the young and the elderly, the child-minded and the ever young at heart – can join in and write a poem. The poem need not be long. Actually there are no rules at all. The main thing is – it has to come from the bottom of your heart! Send the poems together with the contact data and age of the author by e-mail to: info@christmas.ee by 5 December 2009 at the latest. Write on the subject line: “Poem”. The best poems are read from the stage of the Christmas Market on 12 December. The winners will be announced then as well. The author of the best poem will be awarded a family holiday to Finland by ECKERÖLINE

Tallinn Christmas Market 2009 Programme

admin — Mon, 16 Nov 2009 20:31:29 +0000

Sunday 29.11.09
Official Opening
12:00 Swing and Lindy Hop Dance Programme by MODUS
12:40 QuintQuartet, Jaanika and Virgo Sillamaa
13:15 EBS Chamber Choir, Sille Ojastu and Tõnno Piigli
14:00 Lighting of the Advent candle by the Mayor of Tallinn and Dean Jaan Tammsalu, Choirs of the Tallinn Deanery
14:10 Dave Benton and Meero Muusik “Family”

Friday 04.12.09
17:00 North-Tallinn Children’s Poetry Recital
18:00 Egle’s Dance Group
18:30 Children’s Christmas performance „Tabatinna” by Minimuusikal Singing Studio

Saturday 05.12.09
12:00 Christmas tunes sung by Meero Muusik children, conductor Anu Lõhmus
12:30 Swing and Lindy Hop Dance Programme by MODUS
13:00 Groups of Mustamäe Children’s Hobby School:
13:30 Hellas Choir, Costume Theatre, Show Dance and Variety Theatre
14:00 Tallinn German Upper Secondary School Dance Group

Sunday 06.12.09
12:00 Christmas tunes sung by Meero Muusik children, conductor Kristi Kiilu
12:30 Kaari Sillamaa School of Fine Arts for Children: Christmas Gala with highlights from musicals (Snow White, 12 Months, Christmas Angel etc)
13.00 Mustamäe Upper Secondary School of Humanities Children’s Choir and soloists
13:30 Estonian folk dancing by folk dancers from Lasnamäe Upper Secondary School. WILL NOT TAKE PLACE – Children are ill

Friday 11.12.09
17:00 RED Studio Dance Programme
17:30 Sixtina Dance Show
18:00 Agneta Show Programme
18:30 Pelgulinna Folks House Choir

Saturday 12.12.09
12:00 Christmas tunes sung by Meero Muusik children, conductors Sille Ojastu and Helina Ardel
12:30 Tallinn’s best I-VI graders in the Christmas Poems Contest
13:00 Tallinn’s best I-VI graders in the Christmas Poems Contest
13:30 Christmas tunes sung by Meero Muusik children, conductors Kristi Kiilu and Mirjam Dede

Sunday 13.12.09
Otepää Day
12:00 Greetings from Otepää
12:30 Marju Länik, on acustic guitar Toomas Vanem, on keyboard Andrus Rannaääre
13:00 Singalong programme “Laulge kaasa” with Reet Linna (recording of the TV broadcast)
guests – Kristjan Kasearu and Meero Muusik children
band – Are Jaama, Tiit Saluveer, Jaan Kirss, Argo Toomel
13:30 Marju Länik, on acustic guitar Toomas Vanem, on keyboard Andrus Rannaääre
! Surprises and raffle by Otepää businesses !

Thursday 17.12.09
17:00 Almari Fashion Theatre performance “Nordic Lights”
17:10 Tallinn Kopli Youth Centre dance groups CANCELLED!
18:00 Flora Chamber Choir   NEW!
18:30 Eesti YMCA Choir   NEW!

Friday 18.12.09
17:00 Tallinn Laagna Upper Secondary School music groups:
Choirs, soloists and bands CANCELLED due to cold!
18:00 “Pre-Christmas Secret”, Christmas programme by Merka unplugged and Rauno Pella (guitar)
18:30 „Christmas Chimes” by Minimuusikal Singing Studio

Saturday 19.12.08
Christmas Trees Decorating starts 12.30!
12:30 - 13:30 Christmas programme by students of Tallinn Gustav Adolf Upper Secondary School
16:30 – 18:00 Cat Arthur´s Cinema – Christmas movie (in estonian) NEW!

Sunday 20.12.08
12:00 TAKO Club of Wise Dogs – puppies and trained dogs… Dog dance
12:30 “Christmas Wish” – Christmas Programme by Agneta Dance Studio
13:00 “Wonderful Christmas time”, by dancers from Nõmme Youth Centre, choreographer Urve Keskküla
13:45 Tee Kuubis Dance Theatre, choreographer Karmen Ong

Thursday 24.12.08
Christmas Eve
12:00 Declaration of Christmas Peace
Musical Christmas Greetings by Uku Suviste

Friday 25.12.09
12:00 Student band Penthause 9
13:00 Student band Kassidele Iirised

Saturday 26.12.09
12:00 a capella ensemble Noorkuu
12:30 Pelgulinna Community Centre dance groups
13:00 QuintQuartet Jaanika and VIRGO Sillamaa
13:30 Carolina Dance Studio

Sunday 27.12.09
12:00 Uku Suviste and band
13:00 Miliama quintet: “Snow Strawberries”
13:30 Räimekoor Choir, conductor Aile Alveus-Krautmann
14:00 Dance Studio from Viimsi “Black and White Dance”

Saturday 02. 01. 2010
12:00 Swing and Lindy Hop Dance Programme by MODUS
12:30 Russian folk music by Inda Kõiva and Tauno Tõnov
13.00 Tee Kuubis Dance Theatre, choreographer Karmen Ong
13:30 Ukrainian folk song ensemble Zurba

Sunday 03.01.2010
12:00 Musical New Year Greetings from Meero Muusik young singers, conductor Riho Ridbeck
12:30 Show gymnastics by MODUS
13:00 Allegro and Ljubava singing studios, conductor Svetlana Zaugarova
13:30 Haabersti Hobby Centre brass band Kutter, conductor Heldur Saade

Dear guests,

event — Thu, 27 Nov 2008 05:30:03 +0000

For the 9th year in a row Town Hall Square is about to be set to get into the Christmas spirit.
The heart of the Old Town is about to be ﬁlled once again with Estonia’s best handicrafts specialists and traders, serving both townsfolk and visitors alike. The Christmas market on the square has become something of a winter festival – more than just buying and selling, it features a rich cultural programme, too.

Town Hall Square is said to be the site of the world’s first Christmas tree, which formed part of a ritual begun in 1441, when unmarried merchants sang and danced with the town’s girls around a tree, which they then burned.

We are ready to greet you on November 29 when Tallinn mayor will officially open Tallinn Christmas Market and the first advent candle is lit.

Tallinn Christmas Makret will be open every day from 9AM till 7PM from Nov 29 2009 till Jan 7 2010.

The Christmas market has a kind of pull, drawing people in – townsfolk, their friends and acquaintances – to experience that pre-Christmas joy like one big family. We are all part of that family, whether we are the craftsmen, the traders, the townsfolk, the tourists or the singers and dancers on stage. All of us together.

We would like to invite you all to be part of that joy of Christmas here with us on Town Hall Square. Enjoy the Christmas market and cultural programme!

Welcome!