The last flame of this year’s Advent has arrived

We give you some tips on what to try and show you what to expect on the last weekend before the holidays.

The gastronomy at the fair during Debrecen Advent represents really good quality, as among the vendors’ products you can find all kinds of special producer’s honey, delicious home-made cheeses, handmade and organic chocolates, while sublime, home-made food, bread with bread made in sparhelten, Transylvanian lapotya, ember-baked trumpet cake, teas, visitors can choose between punches, mulled wine and hot chocolate. And the IKON restaurant in Debrecen, recommended by the Michelin Guide, is made with plum steam dumplings and pear-ginger punch, among other things.

For those who are still looking for the right gifts, we recommend the fair’s range of ceramics, all handmade products, so no two pieces are alike and praise the work of two hands of local artisans or craftsmen. Textiles include Toronto rugs, oriental kilims and hand-embroidered tablecloths or runners, but there are also plenty of woolen accessories. Several vendors offer practical wooden toys or skill-testing games that are guaranteed to bring the family and friends together. For those who would like to surprise their loved ones from the world of fairy tales and fantasy, an assortment of plushies, elves and fairies awaits them. These are just a few of the nearly 100 vendors on offer.