鬧區迷離夜 / The Enchanting Nights of the City

又到了一年一度的聖誕季節了，每年每到了這段期間，各處都會長出很多聖誕樹，吸引著眾人圍觀及打卡，每一顆聖誕樹背後都充滿著各種巧思，像是信義區新光三越百貨公司前的聖誕樹，以冰島的聖誕精靈為主題，在冰島的傳說中，耶誕老人並非只有一位，而是十三位來自冰島的精靈，他們在聖誕夜為孩子們送來驚喜的禮物與友善的祝福，所以在這棵聖誕樹底端，會見到十三位聖誕精靈們。

平常時間是一顆20米的奶油白聖誕樹，但當時間一到整點時，十三位冰島精靈便會開始轉動，讓聖誕樹看起來像在移動，天空同時會噴出細雪，各色的燈光打在聖誕樹上，展現出截然不同的迷人樣貌，每到了燈光秀的時間，總是讓人們駐足圍觀這奇妙的魔法，感受北歐雪國的浪漫氛圍，這就是信義區迷人的地方。

往常串聯各大百貨公司的空橋，也紛紛掛上百萬顆燈泡，當人們在夜晚走在空橋上時，百萬顆絢麗燈泡交織出如夢似幻的浪漫燈海，讓人們不論是漫步或是拍照，都是那麼的獨一無二，感受到與往常不同的浪漫氛圍，當然，各大百貨公司在這個感恩的季節，也有各式不同聖誕主題的裝置藝術，也透過空橋串連起來。

週末期間的各聖誕市集是絕對不乏人問津的，店家紛紛提供期間限定的商品，例如，很多店家會開始販賣熱紅酒，在比較冷的天氣，來杯熱紅酒，真是暖心又暖身啊，再來一份德式香煎香腸，不只暖身又暖胃，好像這幾年來，每到這個期間的市集，都會隱含著聖誕氛圍
，賣的也是這些異國風情的商品，彷彿不賣這類的商品，就不像是聖誕市集了。

It’s that time of year again—Christmas season! Every year during this period, Christmas trees pop up everywhere, attracting crowds who come to admire and take photos. Each tree has its own creative story behind it. For example, the Christmas tree in front of Shin Kong Mitsukoshi in Xinyi District is themed around Icelandic Christmas elves.

According to Icelandic folklore, Santa Claus isn’t just one person but 13 elves who bring surprise gifts and warm blessings to children on Christmas Eve. At the base of this tree, you’ll find these 13 elves on display.

Normally, it’s a 20-meter cream-colored Christmas tree. But on the hour, the 13 elves begin to spin, making the tree look like it’s moving. At the same time, fine snow falls from above, and colorful lights shine on the tree, transforming it into a dazzling sight. Every time the light show starts, people gather to watch this magical display, soaking in the romantic atmosphere of a Nordic winter wonderland. That’s what makes Xinyi District so charming.

The sky bridges connecting the malls in the area are also decorated with millions of tiny lights. Walking across these bridges at night feels like stepping into a dream, surrounded by a sea of sparkling lights. Whether you’re strolling or snapping photos, it’s a one-of-a-kind experience that exudes a romantic vibe different from the everyday scene. Each mall also features unique Christmas-themed art installations, all linked by the beautifully decorated bridges.

And, of course, the Christmas markets on weekends are always bustling with visitors. Vendors offer limited-time holiday treats, like hot mulled wine, which is perfect for warming up on colder days. Pair that with some German-style pan-fried sausages, and you’re not just warm but also satisfied! It seems like every year, these markets carry a festive Christmas vibe with international goods. It’s as if selling these kinds of items is what makes a Christmas market feel truly authentic.

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