Christmas Markets in Germany

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    • Christmas Day is December 25
    • Christmas markets are called Weihnachtsmärkte in GermanYoung Germany: Christmas Markets in Germany
    • The Bautzen market in Saxony appears on record in 1384 and is considered one of the earliest German Christmas MarketsChristmas Markets.com: Germany Christmas Markets
    • Popular warm drinks served to market-goers include glühwein (warmed wine with a shot of brandy) and a warm, alcoholic concoction made from eggs known as EierpunschChristmas Markets.com: Germany Christmas Markets
    • Markets not only have sales stalls, but also entertainment like puppet shows and amusement ridesHow To Germany: German Christmas Markets
    • Hot wine, roasted chestnuts and sausages are typical treatsHow To Germany: German Christmas Markets
    • The most popular market is Nürnberg's Christkindlesmarkt on the HauptmarktHow To Germany: German Christmas Markets
    • Wooden nutcrackers are popular gifts displayed at German Christmas markets
    • Germany has both Kris Kringle and St. Nicholas
    • Most German Christmas markets begin during Advent
    • Many American Christmas markets have been modeled after the markets in Germany
  • If you're planning a trip to Germany during the Christmas holiday season, you won't want to miss the German Christmas markets. Many Christmas markets open in late November and often run until just after Christmas.
  • Popular German Christmas Markets

    1. Augsburg
    2. Berlin
    3. Bernkastel-Kues
    4. Dresden
    5. Essen
    6. Frankfurt
    7. Hamburg
    8. Hamelin
    9. Leipzig
    10. MunichHow To Germany: German Christmas Markets

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