s also an ice rink, an enormous market, kids’ art workshops and pastry chef demonstrations.
Location: Around the Grand-Place, Bourse, Place Sainte-Catherine and Marche aux Poissons.
Why here? A magical sound and light display, merry-go-round, Christmas parade, Ferris wheel and ice rink are just some of the things that make this market special.
Stock up on gifts at the 2km-long Christmas market at Winter Wonders.
Why here? The aroma of freshly baked bread and hot punch drift around the capital city at this picturesque market.
Shop for wooden puppets, gingerbread hearts, hand-blown glass and woollen hats – before taking a stroll and a ride on the carousel in Rathauspark.
Why here? A romantic Christmas market where stalls are piled high with gingerbread, wooden toys and delicate ornaments made from hand-blown glass.
As the sun goes down, trumpeters play carols on the 500-year-old Golden Roof.
Why here? This is the oldest Christmas market in Europe, with the first Christkendelsmarik being held in 1570.
There are 300 stalls split over 12 locations in the city centre, as well as a Living Nativity, live music and events which will give you a cultural trip through time.
Why here? The aroma of baked apples, cinnamon biscuits and mulled wine waft through the alleys of this German city.
Pick up a traditional bratwurst and stein of beer in this enchanted market, which is visited by millions of people every year.
Why here? The pivotal point of the market is a pyramid in front of the palace’s main entrance.
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Why here? Shop for unique Christmas gifts and Bavarian trinkets including wood carvings from Oberammergau, gingerbread from Nuremberg, and glassware from the forest.
Crib figurines, bee wax candles, and chimney sweeps made of plums and almonds are also on offer – while there’s a daily alpine Christmas Market concert from the balcony of the town hall.
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While wooden puppets, toys and Czech crystal make the perfect gifts.
Why here? Shop for sweet Hungarian pastries, traditional fur hats, pressed flower jewellery, ‘good luck’ garden pixies, and handmade honey cakes.
You can commission a made-on-the-spot iron candelabra and feast on toki pompos, a Hungarian-style pizza topped with bacon, onion and cream. There’s also an ice rink.
Why here? Experience a genuine Swedish Christmas at this traditional market.
It’s the most famous of Stockholm’s many markets – and the little red stalls sell sweets, smoked sausages, reindeer, elk meat and glogg (mulled wine).
Why here? The whole of Tivoli will be decorated with sparkling fairy lights – while a spectacular light show can be watched under the Demon roller coaster.
Christmas music floats through the park while rides, games and shopping will all be in full swing.
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In an action brought in Housing Court by cooperative housing associations whose members owned mobile homes located in a manufactured housing community, in which the members alleged that the defendant developers committed unfair or deceptive acts or practices in violation of G. L. c. 93A, § 2, when they appeared unannounced and declared that they were purchasing the community and that the members would have to move or vacate, the judge erred in granting the defendants' motion to dismiss on the ground that the members had failed to state a claim on which relief could be granted, where the defendants, although only prospective purchasers, had signed a purchase and sale agreement, sought approvals from municipal boards and agencies, and represented to the members that the sale of the community was a fait accompli [459]; where the defendants' alleged actions, combined with the allegation that they had no legal justification for taking such actions, could constitute unfair or deceptive acts or practices [459-460]; and where the members satisfactorily alleged not only causation, but also that they had suffered injury in an objective sense that was cognizable under § 9 [460-461].
CIVIL ACTIONS commenced in the Northeast Division of the Housing Court Department on June 24 and July 1, 2014.
AGNES, J. The plaintiffs, cooperative housing associations whose members (hereinafter homeowners) own mobile homes located in Mac's Trailer Park (Mac's Park) in Peabody, initiated this action claiming that the defendants (hereinafter developers) committed unfair or deceptive acts or practices in violation of G. L. c. 93A, § 2, when they appeared unannounced and declared that they were purchasing Mac's Park and that the homeowners would have to move or vacate. The developers' actions are alleged to have been premature, given that the owner of Mac's Park failed to provide the homeowners with the statutorily mandated notice of sale and opportunity to exercise a right of first refusal, see G. L. c. 140, § 32R, and unlawful, in that, by law, the homeowners' tenancies could only be terminated for certain specific reasons, none of which were applicable, see G. L. c. 140, § 32J. As a result, the plaintiffs allege that the homeowners put their lives "on hold," were unable to sell or lease their mobile homes, and suffered extreme emotional distress. Acting on a motion to dismiss filed by the developers, however, a Housing Court judge held that the plaintiffs failed to state a claim upon which relief could be granted. See Mass.R.Civ.P. 12(b)(6), 365 Mass. 754 (1974). This appeal followed, and upon the required de novo review, we conclude that the factual allegations in the plaintiffs' complaint are sufficient to plausibly suggest an entitlement to relief under G. L. c. 93A. See Iannacchino v. Ford Motor Co., 451 Mass. 623, 636 (2008).
owners resident in Mac's Park. Lowe does not reside at the park. Nor is he a member of either NCC or MHA.
In early 2013, Lowe "advertised, listed or gave public notice" that Mac's Park was for sale. In accordance with G. L. c. 140, § 32R, as appearing in St. 1993, c. 145, § 19, therefore, he was required, within fourteen days, to give notice to "each [park] resident" of his intention to sell. This he failed to do. And, according to the plaintiffs, his failure to do so, by law, constituted an unfair or deceptive act or practice under G. L. c. 93A, § 2. See G. L. c. 140, § 32L(7) (failure to comply with any of the manufactured housing community provisions set forth in G. L. c. 140, §§ 32A to 32S, constitutes a c. 93A violation); 940 Code Mass. Regs. § 10.02(3) (1996) (same); 940 Code Mass. Regs. § 10.09(1)(a) (1996) (failure to provide the notice required under G. L. c. 140, § 32R[a], is a c. 93A violation).
Subsequently, in or about August, 2013, Lowe entered into an agreement to sell Mac's Park to the defendant developers, James Gebo, Norman Lee, and Greystone Properties, LLC. The developers planned to expand the manufactured housing community, remove all of the existing mobile homes, and replace them with thirty-three new units that they would own and rent out to third parties. Under the agreement with Lowe, the developers were allowed to appear before various public boards and agencies to seek necessary approvals for the project. This fact was not disclosed to the homeowners.
In early February, 2014, the plaintiffs learned of the sale when the developers appeared unannounced at Mac's Park and went from door to door with blueprints for the proposed project. The message the developers conveyed during that visit was that the homeowners would have to move out to make way for the new units. The developers further warned the homeowners "not [to] take this... lightly" and "not to stick your head in the sand." As alleged in the plaintiffs' complaint, the visit was emotionally upsetting to the homeowners, at least one of whom had to seek medical attention for the resulting anxiety.
the "buyout" of the mobile home and using that money to either move elsewhere or rent or purchase a new unit from the developers. The letter concluded by stating, "Please be aware that you are still under legal obligation to pay your monthly rental fee to the current/new owners during and up to the time you either move or vacate your unit."
In a letter dated March 26, 2014, Lowe sent the homeowners written notification of the sale, in purported, albeit belated, compliance with G. L. c. 140, § 32R. In response, plaintiff MHA and its members sent Lowe and the developers a demand letter pursuant to G. L. c. 93A, § 9(3), alleging various unfair or deceptive acts or practices. Among other things, the letter asserted that the developers' threats to move or evict the homeowners violated the Massachusetts statute that allows for the termination of