Europe is certainly not immune from a certain degree of Christmas commercialism, however its not nearly on the scale of the U.S. This particular event has a real quaint, small town feel to it. There in the backround you can see the Japanese embassy (green building). The French and Greek embassy's are also located in this square. This square is a hub of community activities throughout the year in the city. It is known as the Hlavna Namestie or Main Square.

Hope part 4
As a watcher of human behavior I sometimes marvel at the destinations and achievements people strive toward using hope as their fuel. All too often the messages and experiences of childhood play such a pivotal role in determining what people hope and strive for. Sadly, on more than one occasion I have met people who are driven toward occupational success by an old tape playing in their head with the voice of their father on it saying “you will never amount to anything.”