Cathedral Descriptive Essay

It was a chilly and foggy Wednesday afternoon. The slippery and wet stone floor in front of the popular Cologne cathedral reflected the melancholic weather of a typical late autumn/ early winter day. The stomping sound of my heavy combat boots and the murmur of many excited voices were all I could hear. From a distance, I saw an overspill of overly enthusiastic people walking in all sorts of directions. Somewhere in the middle of the sea of people, there it was. The long awaited, shooting-star shaped “Weihnachtsmarkt” (christmas market) sign. It was held up by a delicate arch wrapped in bright fake grass, and covered in glittery golden stars and Christmas lights that gleamed like pearls. The cheerful atmosphere, combined with the heavenly scent of cinnamon, made my chapped lips immediately crack a smile. The christmas spirit had awaken from its year-long peaceful slumber. What I found rather fascinating was the contrast between the broad shadow of the cathedral, and the light of a thousand suns radiating out of the market. The market was somewhat of an escape from reality and people’s boring daily routines. It was such a joyful, lively place, that no one seemed to remember any other problems they were facing. The lights were blinding, but not in a bad way. The stands each had two or more …show more content…
Its shape reminded me of the human body. The main parts were a breathtaking, immense christmas tree located right in the middle of the market and a stage next to it. The tree had ornaments of every color and size imaginable, and the fake oversized presents spilled out from under it like a waterfall. The stage, where bands performed holiday themed carols and the audience cheered thunderous roars, was the heart of the market. As the main attraction, it caused crowds of people to come and go with excitement, like the heart pumping blood to the rest of the body. The people and their excitement kept the market