英國聖誕市集擺攤的經驗

這是我今天在英國聖誕市集擺攤的經驗， 分享給有緣分的人，作為參考～ 謝謝 Thank you for giving me the opportunity to take part in the market at the Kingston Seymour Village Hall today from 10:00am to 12:00pm. （6th December 2025 ） I really appreciate this learning experience. However, I felt a bit disappointed that some people seemed to think I was only a trader, not a maker. Some did not believe that I could create these handmade porcelain Christmas decorations. A few even questioned my age, saying I looked too young, and some also doubted that Martin could make the stoneware tableware. There were also people who told me I was silly for using the Santa puppet to greet visitors and say “Hello” and “Merry Christmas.” I responded by saying, “Yes, I am silly, but I just want to bring a joyful atmosphere here.” Today was not an easy day for me at the market. I know I need to keep going and try to find spaces where people appreciate what I do, without judging my national identity. Being an Asian woman and a British citizen at the same time is challenging in the UK. It is a difficult time for me. Thank you for reading my writing. If anything I said feels offensive, I am sorry — I am sharing my real experience here in the UK. At the end of the market, one lady bought two of my Christmas decorations (2 for £8), and another lady bought one (£5, because she didn’t have 50p — the original price is £5.50). In total, I earned £13 today. I hope people can reflect on this: if their daughter or granddaughter were living abroad and people there were unwelcoming, or judged her face and her abilities all the time, would they feel happy about that?