Events · since 2017
The Christmas Market
Since its launch in 2017, the House of Christmas Market has grown from a small one-day gathering into a major annual community and fundraising event.
12,350
Cumulative visitors since 2017
The House of Christmas holds an annual Christmas Market and several different events all over the year to support its projects across all sectors and spread joy and laughter to the community
Fundraising for families
The market generates essential funds for House of Christmas initiatives and families in need.
A stage for local makers
It promotes local artisans, products and small businesses through shopping, food, children’s activities and entertainment.
2017–2025
The market through the years
12,350
Visitors since 2017
227
Exhibitors since 2017
$293,422
Revenue since 2017
The first market, in 2017, was a one-day afternoon event in a 150-year-old family house.
Exhibitors are cumulative participations across all nine markets, not unique businesses. Revenue is market net revenue and excludes Cuban Night and Christmas Aperitivo.
2017250 visitorsThe first market
A one-day afternoon event in a 150-year-old family house that laid the foundation for the annual Christmas Market.
- Net revenue
- $19,165
- Exhibitors
- 10
- Support for families
- $18,295
20181,900 visitorsSecond edition
Exhibitors, NGOs, families, volunteers and supporters come together.
- Net revenue
- $28,396
- Exhibitors
- 16
- Support for families
- $28,871
20191,200 visitorsMarket and Cuban Night
A special Cuban Night raised a further $4,250 net.
- Net revenue
- $29,731 (+ Cuban Night $4,250)
- Exhibitors
- 17
- Support for families
- $16,378
2020Sallet El Eid
With no market possible during COVID-19, 600 locally sourced baskets of Made in Lebanon products reached vulnerable families.
- Net revenue
- 600 Made-in-Lebanon baskets (no market, COVID)
- Exhibitors
- –
- Support for families
- $15,687
20212,000 visitorsBack at the Gholam Cluster
Held at the restored Gholam Heritage Cluster in Gemmayzeh, reviving the neighbourhood after the blast.
- Net revenue
- $11,230
- Exhibitors
- 27
- Support for families
- $29,194
20221,500 visitorsGrowing tradition
Shopping, food, children’s activities and entertainment for the whole community.
- Net revenue
- $41,546
- Exhibitors
- 40
- Support for families
- $39,944
20231,500 visitorsA home for local makers
Exhibitors, sponsors and artisans gather to support families in need.
- Net revenue
- $58,180
- Exhibitors
- 29
- Support for families
- $32,700
20242,000 visitorsMarket and Christmas Aperitivo
The first Christmas Aperitivo raised $15,000 net for children’s education.
- Net revenue
- $54,525 (+ Christmas Aperitivo $15,000)
- Exhibitors
- 46
- Support for families
- $55,000
20252,000 visitorsThe annual market
The market continues to fund year-round support for families and students.
- Net revenue
- $50,649
- Exhibitors
- 42
- Support for families
- $42,000
Photographs
The market in pictures
Photographs from the market and its sister fundraisers, 2018–2025.
Sponsors, supporters & exhibitors
Tombola supporters
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Exhibitors, sponsors and event partners make the market possible each year. Tell us how you would like to take part and our team will be in touch.
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Our strong belief in humanity, justice and equal opportunity coupled with our common love for Lebanon, our people and our history drive and define our selfless efforts.