A lot of Scrooge's on here!
The Manchester Markets are a huge draw for many people around the country. You only have to walk around them to hear lots of different accents and people asking where the next one is etc. They must bring in a lot of money for the city and provide a lot of jobs too. They are also the best in the country and - ANOTHER - reason to visit Manchester after the football, music, history, shops, museums, nightlife etc etc.
I went yesterday and they aren't my thing, but I went around them with my wife and it was great to see so many people having a good time. We had some food and a mooch about and overall it was nice to see some normality back. You don't have to go, but a lot of people enjoy them.
After the last 2 years or so, I would've thought most people would love to see people out, mixing and having a good time.
If they were in London, Leeds or Liverpool we'd have people moaning why can't Manchester do it!
Be thankful you have the opportunity to visit the best Christmas markets in the UK and be thankful you don't have to go if you don't want to!