The image Vienna – Rathus Christmas Market by charley1965 reminds me of how Christmas time feels like the most happiest time of year. I believe the best memories come from window shopping at Christmas Markets. Looking at all the different booths that are selling cute little trinkets and trying to eat all the different food stalls. The first time I attended a Christmas Market was in New York City in 2011. There were many colorful Christmas ornaments and souvenirs as far as the eye can see. Looking at this image made me think how I missed out on Germany’s Christmas Market last December.
When pairing the music Memories of Better Times by gurdonark with the image, it makes it seem like I want to slow down and relax. Enjoying the moment. Usually, around the holidays, it feels very rushed, fast paced, and busy. The calm piano playing is a nice touch to make it seem like I am actually at a real Christmas Market and this music is playing in the background while window shopping. Even though the image looks like a lot is going on and so many things to look at, I feel like the calm music helps balance it out. Also, it is a coincidence the song title Memories of Better Times fits perfectly with what I want to feel when I am listening to this music and while looking at the picture. Remembering the happier times in life.
Hello Lynn!
I love this photo from the Rathus Christmas market in Vienna. I love Christmas, too and while I’ve not been to Vienna for some time, I do often associate Christmas with Austria and Southern Germany. I’m sorry you missed out on your German Christmas Market last year.
What’s intriguing to me is that like you, I don’t find Christmas to be at all calming. There’s so much bustle, especially in markets. But when I imagine the music playing along with your photo, I can find myself in Vienna, with someone playing calming music in the background, also like you.
Thank you so much for this.