In lieu of a proper Łódź market square (they're developing one, though!), Manufaktura's Rynek is happy to step into the role as ground zero for big cultural events, and Christmas festivities are no exception. Throughout most of December you'll find Łódź's most festive atmosphere at Manufaktura, where there are attractions for kids, holiday illuminations, and dozens of wooden huts set up selling everything from regional handicrafts and Christmas decorations to traditional winter dishes and snacks, mulled wine and gingerbread. Head to Manufaktura's FB page to keep track of all the accompanying contests and events at the holiday fair, including hundreds of Santas on motorbikes on December 5th (what's more merry than that?) and the one true St. Nicholas welcoming kids into his gingerbread house for a knee-sit on December 6th. Ho, ho, hoooooold on....