It happened while watching TV. Yes, I experienced a Christmas whoosh. Hark! The herald Coca Cola truck brings tidings to the people of the archetypal wholesome American town that the holidays are coming.

Now you may, at this point, be expecting a rerun of the preachers favorite Christmas-has-become-so-materialistic-but-we-must-consider-the-baby-Jesus rant sermon. Or the other chestnut; back-when-I-were-a-lad-I-only-got-an-apple-for-Christmas-and-that-was-your-lot.

Alas, I am not going to tread down that tired tried and trusted path. I experienced the spirit of Christmas from a Coca Cola ad. I know; I find it quite disturbing too.



However, Belfast City centre with its very own, albeit, temporary 'eye', the market, and all the lights and decorations lifts the spirit of Christmas with ease.

A variety of sweet and savory smells waft from the stalls, tempting the passer-by to look inside.





It's worth a visit. It may be time to have another round on the 'eye' to see Belfast pimped for Christmas.