The Herald (South Africa)

New venue for Xmas in the Home

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THE annual Christmas in the Home market returns to the Bay from next Friday to Sunday December 1 to 3.

While more than 130 stallholde­rs will once again exhibit seasonal handicraft­s and gift ideas, the public may also enter a new competitio­n for the most creative Christmas tree.

In keeping with the handcrafte­d emphasis of the market, organiser Elsje Smuts said entrants had to ensure some element of their tree was handmade.

“The essence of Christmas in the Home is about unique, handcrafte­d items that you won’t find in any store. So, to be eligible, there must be a handmade element to the Christmas tree entries – either the tree itself or the decoration­s or both,” she said.

All entries will be on display at the market in the Walmer Park Shopping Centre basement parking garage from December 1 to 3.

“Visitors will have the chance to vote for their favourite tree and the best entry will win R750.”

Besides a new venue, visitors can look forward to several previously unseen stalls, Smuts said.

“This year, we’ve worked hard to bring some fresh ideas and out-of-town stallholde­rs to the PE public.”

Entry for the Christmas tree competitio­n is free. E-mail: elsje@trueblueco­mmunicatio­n.co.za call 082-873-7663. or

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