As bees have a queen, so do the snow bees, and she is seen where the snowflakes cluster the most. Kai's grandmother tells the children about the Snow Queen, who is ruler over the 'snow bees' - snowflakes that look like bees. Gerda and Kai have a window box garden to play in, and they become devoted to each other as playmates, and as close as if they were siblings. The two families grow vegetables and roses in window boxes placed on the gutters. They could get from one's home to the other's just by stepping over the gutters of each building. Years later, a little boy Kai (often spelled 'Kay' or 'Kaj' in translations) and a little girl Gerda live next door to each other in the garrets of buildings with adjoining roofs in a large city. It is regularly included in selected tales and collections of his work and is frequently reprinted in illustrated storybook editions for children. The story is one of Andersen's longest and most highly acclaimed stories. The story centers on the struggle between good and evil as experienced by Gerda and her friend, Kai. It was first published 21 December 1844 in New Fairy Tales. ' The Snow Queen' ( Danish: Snedronningen) is an original fairy tale by Danish author Hans Christian Andersen.

It was produced at the Soyuzmultfilm studio in Moscow and is based on the story of the same name by Hans Christian Andersen. The Snow Queen (Russian: РЎРЅРµР¶РЅР°СЏ РєРѕСЂРѕР»РµРІР°, Snezhnaya koroleva) is a 1957 Soviet animated film directed by Lev Atamanov. Snezhnaya Koroleva on You Channel - English Subtittles 4.'The Snow Queen' illustration by Rudolf Koivu Find hand-crafted gifts in the Christmas pyramid, sample the finest gingerbread on offer, skate along the ice road and then warm up around a mulled wine or hot chocolate before walking through the magical 'Sentiers des Lanternes.' Let the lights chase away the dark winter days.

The Christmas markets are spread around the cityвЂ™s main squares. Unique activities such as the вЂњlantern trail,вЂќ a ferris wheel and many chalets offering local products only to be seen in Metz at Christmas make this destination attractive not only to travellers looking for the most beautiful Christmas markets in Europe but also to creators, designers, innovative concept hotels, start-ups, artists and trendy businesses. MetzвЂ™s Christmas market has been listed for the past 10 years among theВ best in EuropeВ and is considered to be one the most beautiful Christmas markets in France. made up of nearly 2,000 lanterns and installed for the Christmas holidays. Budapest, Hungary: Best European Christmas Market 2022ДЄn image depicting Santa Claus is displayed on 'Le Sentiers des Lanternes' (The Lantern Trail). MORE FROM FORBES Europe In The Grip Of Fourth Covid Wave: Travel Bans, New Restrictions Starting This Week, Country By Country By Cecilia Rodriguez 1. government to prevent the spread of the new Covid-19 Omicron variant, many European countries are requiring a negative COVID-19 test taken within one day of departure of all arrivals, regardless of their vaccination status or if recovered from the virus. Like the recent new restrictive measures taken by the U.S.

Trier won the title of Best Christmas Market in Germany while Edinburgh won in the United Kingdom, followed by Manchester and Nottingham.

Craiova and Madeira, both new in the list have established themselves among the top 10 favorites.

Zagreb is the only destination awarded the title of Best Christmas Market in Europe three consecutive times.

Zagreb and Strasbourg (both thrice-awarded) are out of competition but still among the favorite Christmas destinations for travelers.

ItвЂ™s among the Christmas markets with the greatest amount of lighting (1 million leds) and also with the most impressive cultural programming. Craiova is the highest-ranked Romanian Christmas destination.Slovenians and Croatians also placed the Asti Christmas market as their favorite in Europe.The favorite Christmas market of Italians is Asti, followed by Basel and Budapest.The favorite Christmas market of British travelers is Budapest, followed by Basel and Metz.The # 1 Christmas market this year had already been crowned in 2019.The favorite Christmas market of American travelers is Budapest, followed by Madeira and Craiova.

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