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    Christmas events in Turkey 2023

    Christmas is right around the corner, and if you are stuck in Turkey and cant go back home, or just live here, or visiting Turkey during Christmas, you might want to do some activities to pass the time and have fun. boy that was a long sentence. Christmas can be a fun visual event in Turkey. Malls and shops change to a more festive decoration, shops to special sale promotions etc. Other than the visual aspects, Expats organize events during Christmas themselves and have fun. here are some of the Christmas events in Turkey to look out for in 2023.
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    Attend the Winter Party
    InterNations is the world’s largest expat networking community that holds regular networking events and special interest group meet-ups in the cities it operates in around the world. On Dec. 2, this Friday, the Istanbul community will be hosting one of their biggest events of the year: a Winter Party at Club 360 in Istanbul's Beyoğlu.
    Tickets for members range between TL 150-180 while tickets for non-members are TL 200 and available at the door.

    Go to an Improv show
    The Clap is an English-language improvisational comedy troupe consisting of expats that have been performing in Istanbul for years now. This Friday, you can catch them live at Arsen Lupen in Taksim. Tickets are TL 50 and available upon entry.

    Annual X-Mas pantomime
    This year's show is entitled “Treasure Island” and will take place this Sunday, Dec. 4 at 4 p.m. at İleri Nesil Okulları in Istanbul’s Çekmeköy. The performance is done by Speech Bubbles School of Performing Arts. This year will mark the 30th year for this pantomime event.

    Go to Kos Christmas Market
    On Dec. 4, this Sunday, the neighboring Greek island of Kos will be holding an annual Christmas Bazaar that will have gift stands, a visit from Santa Claus for the kids and a bunch of holiday festivities. Bodrum Sea Lines is offering a special discounted deal of 19 euros (TL 372) round-trip on the day of the Kos Christmas market, whereas usually, the cost is approximately 30 euros for a same-day return voyage.

    The Snow Queen pantomime
    The Snow Queen pantomime performed by the Didim Glee Club will take place on Thursday and Friday, Dec. 8 and 9 at the Didim Chamber of Commerce. Doors open at 6:30 p.m. and the show starts at 7 p.m. Tickets are TL 90 for adults and TL 50 for those under the age of 15. All proceeds are donated to support school projects in Didim.

    Christmas Craft Fair
    On Saturday, Dec. 10, this year's holiday market will be held at Yas-Inn Restaurant in Didim. Starting at 11:45 a.m., the festive fair will have stands and holiday-themed lunch snack specials.

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    Here are some other events you can attend this year and enjoy:

    We Call It Home
    The new monthly series "We Call It Home: Istanbul Dialogues" is an event that showcases the inspiring contributions being made by Istanbul’s diverse expat communities. It is organized by the English-language community, platform and resources Yabangee and Settle Turkey as well as ATÖLYE. Taking place on Thursday, Dec. 15, this month's panel is centered on the theme of "Local Flavors" and will be a discussion based on foreign residents' connection to Turkish gastronomy.

    Christmas Market Istanbul
    Four Seasons Bosphorus is getting set to host their third annual Christmas Market Istanbul, with gift stalls and musical performances all taking place in a festival-like atmosphere from Dec. 16 to 25. There be around 100 unique gift stands set up and international treats such as German Frankfurter hot dogs, French croissants and gingerbread cookies. There will also be workshops and, not only will Santa Claus be stopping by, but there will also be a small ice-skating ring and the first Ferris wheel may very well be set up along the Bosphorus. The market will be open on weekdays from noon to 11 p.m. and from 11 a.m. on weekends. Tickets are available via www.passo.com.tr.

    Noel Market
    Dalida Datça, an upscale restaurant serving international cuisine and located close to the main thoroughfare in the heart of town, will be holding a holiday market this weekend on Dec. 17 and 18 from noon to 8 p.m. with over 100 gift stands and Christmas treats and sweets. While it is a much longer drive to access via the mainland from Bodrum, there is a regular ferry that operates a few times a week and also takes cars.

    Marche de Noel
    Starting Thursday, Dec. 15, and running until Saturday, Dec. 17, Izmir's Institut Francais de Turquie, which is the Turkish French Cultural Center will be holding their annual Marche de Noel – or Yeni Yıl ve Noel Pazarı – in the garden of their center in Konak. There will be 50 gift and food stands and a visit from Santa. Entrance is free and the market will be open from 1 p.m. to 8 p.m.

    Au Revoir
    The Institut Francais de Turquie in Ankara will be holding a day of festivities on Saturday, Dec. 17 which will include a puppet show for children – registration is requested – as well as entertainment such as Christmas carols, a market selling secondhand books, the screening of an animation film for the kids and stands representing French and Turkish associations that will take place from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. on Saturday, Dec. 17.

    Trafo Christmas Fair
    On Sunday, Dec. 18, one of the most popular holiday market events among the year-round foreign residents in Bodrum is the Trafo Christmas Fair. It is held annually at the magnificent Trafo Cafe, a sort of municipal tea garden that is most anything but. The entrance is free and the festivities will take place from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. Santa Claus will also be hosting children in his grotto from 2 p.m. to 3 p.m. for a minimal fee, but best to reserve your spot if you want a one-on-one with this special guest of honor.

    Bodrum Hotel festivities
    Located in Bodrum's Eskiçeşme neighborhood near Myndos Gate, the Bodrum Hotel and Spa also houses the delicious and authentic Tyro Italian Restaurant, which is a top-notch choice for many foreigner gatherings. It will be hosting a two-day fair starting on Dec. 17 from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m, in Turkish called the Bodrum Şenlik, with stands and festivities to usher in the new year.

    New Year's Bazaar
    Located on the beach in Ortakent, Pab Bodrum one of their latest traditions is to hold a New Year's Bazaar – or Yeni Yıl Kermesi – with local designers and artisans displaying their work, which will take place over the weekend of Dec. 23 to 25 and held daily from noon to 6 p.m.

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