Mulled wine brings Xmas cheer amid German lockdown

Описание: (4 Dec 2020) The virus restrictions in Berlin have turned the traditionally crowded Christmas markets into just a few stalls in the streets, but business owners and customers alike have found some solace in mulled wine.
Bars and restaurants will remain shut until the New Year, but a number of businesses in Berlin's Kurfuerstendamm have come up with a way of restoring some Chrismas cheer by serving hot mulled wine in the open air.
It is an opportunity for them to stay in touch with their customers and to earn a little money.
The German government has offered generous aid for businesses to compensate for lost revenue during the lockdown, but business owners are still facing a tough time.
Dirk Krieger, who runs a restaurant, is pleased to be offering mulled wine, but is frustrated that he can't do more until the restrictions are eased.
"I don't want a handout. I want to earn my own money," he said.
Krieger said he can make it through January, but doesn't know how his restaurant will survive if the lockdown is extended longer.
Some residents expressed their support for the initiative.
"It is really nice that the restaurants can finance themselves by selling their products here outside and at the same time people can enjoy the Christmas atmosphere," one of them said.

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