Crepes, Kuhano Vino, People, Tree : Christmas in Ljubljana

I know that winter hasn't officially started yet, but as in all the cities acorss the globe and around this time of the year are already decorated with X'mas lights, food stands and so on, and Ljubljana wasn't goin to be less.

The city is full of X'mas light, some tradicitional tucky ones, but also some with Science theme, like Chromosomes, ADN chain and stuff, I think related to some EU issues.. not sure really, but it makes them quite special and different.

There is also a huge X'mas tree in the main square, also very beautiful.

Last Saturday or was it on Sunday? I don't remember which was it, was the official X'mas switch on of the lights, so we gathered in Preseren Square to see the event, I won't usually do that in Madrid, but that is why  I am here in Lju right? to do different stuff. The event itself wasn't very special, but watching the city center crowded and full of life it reminded me to Madrid and felt a little bit homesick, but it was just a moment of weakness, afterall I will be back home in a couple of weeks.

About the the stands I've just told about, they sell the typical x'mas food, pretzels, sweets, some handcrafts and winter-themed souvenirs, there is also one popular beverage here called Kuhano Vino, literally cooked wine, this is hot red or white wine with a slight flavour of plums and a touch of cinnamon, I was reluctant to try it at first.. C'mon it's hot wine!! But it didn't up bad when I tried it, actually I am kinda liking it.. And it really helps to keep the body warm with temperatures below 0 during the evening..