Dear Editor, I have to disagree with the letter in the Birmingham Post (December 1) regarding the Frankfurt Christmas Market.

Like hundreds of others we look forward to the Christmas Market coming to Birmingham to start the Christmas festivities in the City. The atmosphere is superb and it is a joy to wander round the market. Lots of people would not be able to go on holidays out of the city and the market creates a real alpine atmosphere here in Birmingham. I would imagine that retailers within the city look forward to the market as well as surely it can only increase their sales when people visit the centre rather than going out of town.

If it wasn’t for the Christmas Market I wouldn’t come to Birmingham to do my Christmas shopping – it has become a tradition that I don’t want to see lost.

Lynda Jones

Sutton Coldfield

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Dear Editor, I write to say how fantastic the Birmingham Frankfurt Christmas Market is, it seems to be extra impressive this year and the atmosphere is unbelievable.

I have visited with the kids and also separately with my husband, it has something exciting for everyone. One thing I have noticed this year is the quality of the merchandise, it’s got even better.

I have friends and relatives from across the country and they have visited the Birmingham Frankfurt Christmas Market and all tell me how great it is and how lucky we are to have it.

Birmingham does such a good job at running this traditional festive event and Christmas in Birmingham wouldn’t be the same without it!

Keep up the good work Birmingham

Chloe Witley

By email

Dear Editor, It’s impossible to please all of the people all of the time but how out of touch are your recent correspondents in their criticism of Birmingham’s Christmas Market.

At a time of financial crisis we should be celebrating the success of the market, not doing it down. At least our city is full of visitors and not – like many cities – struggling to bring shoppers in.

Hermione Bruce

Harborne

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Dear Editor, Why do we always have to moan and criticise something that’s wonderful? Leave the German Market alone. It’s great fun and festive and after 11 years there’s a whole generation of Brummie kids that wouldn’t recognise Christmas without it. Let us have some fun in these dreary economic times, and let’s get all these Scrooges in the Christmas spirit.

Sue Hawkes

Edgbaston