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German Christmas Fairs and German Christmas Markets
Visiting the Christmas Markets in Germany is a wonderful experience for people of all
ages, celebrating the charm and tradition of yesteryear. Some markets date back to medieval times and many have changed very little since. Enjoy a glass of mulled wine, the aroma of grilled sausages,
roasted chestnuts and caramelised sugared almonds, as you wander around the gaily-decorated wooden stalls brimming with hand-made gifts.
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Christmas Markets in Germany
Aachen - Aachener-Weihnachtsmarkt
From the parking lot "Bendplatz" to the market is about 1200 meters walking distance. Follow the signs.
Aachen is a spa city in North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany, on the border with Belgium and the Netherlands, 65
km to the west of Cologne, and the westernmost city in Germany.
Annaberg-Buchholz - Annaberger Weihnachtsmarkt
Annaberg-Buchholz is a town in the Free State of Saxony, in the Erzgebirge, capital of the district Annaberg.
Augsburg Christkindlesmarkt [ Bavaria ]
Augsburg's Christmas Market is considered to be one of the most attractive. The historic town hall is the
centre piece to a giant advent calendar, where on Saturday evenings the Christmas Angels, modelled on the
Holbein Angels from the Cathedral's altar, perform to the crowds in the picturesque market place below. A
city with many fine churches and palaces, Augsburg is also home to proud patrician houses and impressive Renaissance fountains.
Bad Windsheim - Rheinland-Pfalz
This is a charming Franconian town [ pop. 13,000 ] situated between Nuremberg and Rothenburg. The
romantic local Christmas Market is located in the historic centre giving the visitor a wonderful opportunity to
experience rural Germany at Christmas time. It takes place between Thursday and Sunday. Rothenburg
and/or Nuremberg can easily be reached by rail in just over an hour if you wish to visit other Christmas Markets during your stay
Baden-Baden - Christkindlesmarkt
Baden-Baden is a town in Baden-Württemberg. It is located on the western foothills of the Black Forest, on
the banks of the Oos river, in the region of Karlsruhe.
Bamberg - Christmas Market and Route of Nativity Scenes (until Jan. 6th) - see Bamberg.info
Bamberg is a town in Bavaria, Germany. It is located in Upper Franconia on the river Regnitz, close to its confluence with the river Main.
Breathe the air of past centuries and experience the world heritage city of Bamberg. Endowed with one of
Europe"s largest intact old town centres, Bamberg is an outstanding cultural and architectural highlight of every tour through Bavaria, and also the secret capital of beer!
Bayreuth [ Bavaria ] - Chirstmas Market
In the historic city centre, in front of the Baroque Spitalkirche, you will find Bayreuth's magnificently illuminated
Christmas Market. You can discover typical booths selling Christmas decoration and other items. There are brass bands music and organ concerts to enjoy.
Grown over centuries, the former Margravial residence is world famous today for the annual Richard Wagner Festival. The biggest city in Upper Franconia is today a modern university and conference town, has a strong
economy and is well on its way to be the high tech centre of the region. Bayreuth's sights, museums and the cultural offer promise days full of attractions all year round.
Berlin - Christmas market in Berlin-Spandau - Town Hall Square & pedestrian zone
More than 139 stalls selling stollen, gingerbread, regional crafts with glass blowers, wood carvers and doll builders, wooden Christmas pyramids from the 'Erzgebirge.
Berlin is the capital city and one of the sixteen states of the Federal Republic of Germany. It is the heart of the Berlin-Brandenburg metropolitan region, located in northeastern Germany.
Berlin - Nostalgischer Weihnachtsmarkt Berlin - around the Palace of the Opera
Nostalgic Christmas markets in Berlin's historic center. More than 160 booths offer an unforgettable ambience to the visitor.
Bernkastel-Kues - Christmas Market
Bernkastel-Kues is a town over 700 years old, located on the Middle Moselle river in the district of Bernkastel-Wittlich, in Rhineland-Palatinate.
Bonn Christmas Market - Munster Square and streets surrounding
The market invites you to treat yourself to a mulled wine and hot mead, hot chestnuts as well as specialities
from the Rhineland. Traditionally, a large number of vendors offer a large variety of pre-Christmas gift ideas.
There are cribs, arts and crafts, beeswax candles directly form the bee keeper and many other things. The
culinary needs of the visitors are also satisfied. On the action stage, an extensive musical entertainment
program will be presented. The offer ranges from classical concerts to popular Christmas songs.
Bonn is located about 20 kilometres south of Cologne on the river Rhine in the Federal State of North Rhine-Westphalia. It was the capital of West Germany from 1949 to 1990.
Braunschweig - traditional Christmas market at the historic Burgplatz - webcam
Braunschweig is located in Lower Saxony, north of the Harz mountains at the farthest navigable point of the
Oker river, which connects to the North Sea via the rivers Aller and Weser. The historic English name for Braunschweig is Brunswick, or Brunswiek, Low Saxon.
Bremen - Christmas Market around the townhall
Bremen is a Hanseatic city in northwestern Germany. It is a port city, situated along the river Weser, about 50 km south from its outflow into the North Sea.
Brühl - Brühler Weihnachtsmarkt 2006 [ Christmas market ]
Brühl is a city in the Rhein-Erft-Kreis [ North Rhine-Westphalia ], located 20 km south of Cologne. It is located
at the edge of the nature reserve Naturpark Kottenforst-Ville.
Celle - Christmas market in the town of Celle
The superb half-timbered facades around Celle's Christmas market in the heart of the historical old quarter are
brought to life by Christmas illuminations. There are around fifty wooden huts selling crafts, Christmas
decorations and toys, as well as the delicious treats that are an essential part of the Christmas market
experience. The focal points are the Christmas tree and the delightful Christmas Nativity scene.
More than 480 half-timbered houses from the 16th to the 18th century give a unique ambience to the centuries-old town.
Celle is a town in Lower Saxony. The town is located in the southernmost part of the Lüneburg Heath on the
banks of the river Aller, a tributary of the Weser.
Coburg - City of Coburg - market square Coburg
The Christmas Market of Coburg and home of the castle "Veste", begins with a candle light parade by the
Coburg Children's Choir through the town centre. Christmas tree decorations, wooden toys, ceramics and porcelain of all kinds dominate the scene of the Coburg Christmas Market.
Coburg is a city located on the Itz River in Bavaria, about 45 km north of Bamberg and about 100 km north of
Nuremberg. Before 1918, it was the capital of the small duchy of Saxe-Coburg-Gotha.
Cologne - Kölner Weihnachtsmärkte
Spreading out from the base of its mighty cathedral and into the pedestrianised area, is one of Cologne's
impressive Christmas Markets. Nibble on sugared almonds as you wander through stalls selling everything
from wooden toys to Christmas tree decorations. Whilst in Cologne, why not take advantage of its all year
round shopping, perhaps take a day trip to the shopping boulevards of Düsseldorf and its market or a visit to the wine village of Rüdesheim with its own local Christmas Market.
Cologne is Germany's fourth-largest city after Berlin, Hamburg and Munich, and is the largest city both in the German Federal State of North Rhine-Westphalia and within the Rhine-Ruhr Metropolitan Area, one of the
major European metropolitan areas with more than 12 million inhabitants.
Dinkelsbühl - Christmas Market Dinkelsbühl
Dinkelsbühl's Christmas market in historical Spitalhof is one of the prettiest Christmas markets along the
Romantic Road. The town's medieval quarter and the quaint old buildings around St. George's Minster are an
inspiration, not only for visitors today: it is here that Christoph von Schmid wrote his famous Christmas carol "Ihr Kinderlein kommet" (O come little children).
Dinkelsbühl is a historic city in Bavaria, in the district of Ansbach. Dinkelsbühl is surrounded by old medieval
walls and towers.
Dortmund - Dortmunder Weihnachtsmarkt
Dortmund's Christmas market, one of the biggest in Germany, has over 300 stalls. Its hallmark is a gigantic
Christmas tree which consists of 1,700 individual fir trees, stands 45 metres tall and is adorned with 13,000 lights - the biggest in the world.
Dortmund, located in the Bundesland of North Rhine-Westphalia, is a city in the Ruhr area.
Dresden - Dresdner Weihnachtsmarkt - the oldest Christmas Market in Germany
Striezelmarkt - The oldest Christmas market in Germany, founded in 1434, the Dresden Striezelmarkt is
dominated by the traditional crafts of Dresden and the surrounding regions (original wood carving, pottery,
gingerbread etc.), situated on the Old Market Square with the biggest Christmas pyramid with a record-breaking height of 14 meters.
Dresden is the capital city of the German Federal Free State of Saxony. It is situated in a valley on the River
Elbe. Dresden is part of the Saxon Triangle metropolitan area, with an overall population of over 3 million.
Dusseldorf Christmas Market - Schadowstrasse. ' Nikolausmarkt ' in the old city centre
A very special star will shine on Düsseldorf during the Christmas season 2006. Long before Christmas Eve,
the city on the banks of the Rhine will be making its residents and visitors a unique gift. A Christmas market
that could not be more atmospheric. The enchanting market, bustling with activity in the glow of a thousand
lights, stretches over four squares and along two streets. Every street, every square tells a small winter tale of its own, with specially created nostalgic market huts.
Düsseldorf, capital city of North Rhine-Westphalia, is the the economic center of Western Germany and
located on the River Rhine
Erfurt - Erfurter Weihnachtsmarkt
In one of the finest settings in Germany - Cathedral Square and the quaint old quarter dating back 1,260 years
- stallholders at more than 200 wooden huts offer typical Thuringian specialities and handcrafted products.
Erfurt is the capital of Thuringia. It is at the same time the largest city of Thuringia.
Essen - Essener Weihnachtsmarkt - between Willy-Brandt-Platz und Rathenaustraße
The International Christmas Market of Essen offers you exotic products from all over the world: sculptures
from Africa, craft from Russia, cheerful figures from Cuba, Greek lighthouses and x-mas gifts for all US fans.
The International Christmas Market takes you even from the culinary perspective on a world trip: Arabic
Falafel, Polish Bigos, French Crepes or Dutch Poffertjes? You as a guest are spoilt for choice in the true
sense of the word. Another attraction is the Santa House where Father Christmases from all over the world describe Christmas customs and traditions in their various countries.
Frankfurt
Traditional Christmas market with the tallest Christmas tree in Germany. Römerberg and in the historic city centre.
There has been a Christmas market in Frankfurt for over 600 years and is one of Germany´s oldest, most
popular Christmas markets. Take a stroll across the market and enjoy the wonderful aroma of baked apples, roasted nuts, gingerbread and mulled wine.
Freiburg im Breisgau
One of the most beautiful Christmas Markets in Germany. In the centre of the inner city, the Rathausplatz. A
market with a wide range of traditional arts and crafts, including straw shoes from the Black Forest and
colourful wooden toys. The highlight is the candle workshop where visitors can watch candles being made to order.
Goslar
Every year the beautiful market square in the former imperial town of Goslar is the magnificent backdrop for
the Christmas market, which has around 60 stalls. Its main attraction is the Christmas Forest on Schuhhof: with 36 fir trees adorned with thousands of Christmas lights and seasonal music all around.
Göttingen - City of Guttingen
Göttingen's romantic Christmas market has a magical, festive atmosphere with rows of booths in the market
square gathered around the medieval Old Town Hall, the Goose Girl statue and St. John's Church.
Hamburg
Downtown Christmas market & the Hanseatic Christmas Market [ Gänsemarkt ].
During Advent, Hamburg's Town Hall will once again provide the grand setting for the city's most charming
Christmas market. One hundred merchants will set up their shops on Hamburg's largest urban square.
Hamlin / Hameln
Festively decorated wooden huts are clustered around the Wedding House and the Market Church in the
heart of the picturesque old quarter with its lovingly restored timber-framed houses and grand Weser Renaissance buildings.
Hanover - Christmas Market around the 'Marktkirche'.
Hanover's Christmas market takes place in the historical old quarter around the Market Church and on Ballhofplatz.
Heidelberg
Heidelberg's Christmas market extends over no fewer than five squares: Kornmarkt, Marktplatz,
Universitätsplatz, Anatomiegarten and Bismarckplatz. It is great for a leisurely browse and has stunning views of the castle and the old quarter with its beautiful Christmas decorations.
Hildesheim - at the historic market center
Hildesheim's Christmas market comes to life on the historical market square and around the town hall. Its
backdrop is the impressive façade of the Knochenhaueramtshaus, a former butchers' guildhouse which is
reputed to be the most beautiful half-timbered house in the world. Seasonal spirit: a tour of the town with a
guide in historical costume. One of the highlights of the Christmas events programme are the Hildesheim Cathedral Musicians.
Karlsruhe - City of Karlsruhe - Market Square, see ' Tourismus '
Karlsruhe is a city in the south west of Germany, in the Bundesland Baden-Württemberg, located near the French-German border.
Kassel - Fairy Tale Christmas Market at the Königs- en Friedrichsplatz
Kassel's fairytale Christmas market on Königsplatz and Friedrichsplatz works its fairytale festive magic on people of all ages and every year a different fairytale takes centre stage.
Kempten - City of Kempten
Kempten Christmas Market, the largest in the Allgäu region and one of the loveliest in all Bavaria, enchants
young and old with its traditional atmosphere. It takes place on the Rathausplatz, one of the oldest parts in the city.
Kleve - In the Forstgarten
In the middle of the charming atmosphere of Kleve's Baroque Gardens.
Koblenz [ Rhineland Palatinate ] - Koblenzer Weihnachtsmarkt - town square Altstadt
The traditional Koblenz Christmas Market is one of the largest Christmas Markets in Rhineland Palatinate. More
than one hundred wooden stands at the Zentralplatz and the Plan in the Old City offer – in addition to an
extensive range of arts and crafts as well as Christmas decorations – a huge selection of gift articles for the holiday table.
Lauscha - Lauschaer Kugelmarkt
The special Christmas market in Lauscha all around Christmas tree jewelry and Lauschaer glass art.
Lauscha is a town in the district of Sonneberg, in Thuringia, Germany. It is situated 13 km north of Sonneberg, and 24 km southwest of Saalfeld.
Leipzig [ Saxony ]
Childfriendliest Christmas market in Germany. With a magic wood, childrens territory and father Christmas.
Furthermore: Leipzig is most famous for its literary and musical connections - Goethe, Schiller, Bach and
Wagner were all onetime residents. The Christmas market is located in front of the Old Town Hall where you
can meander around its many stalls whilst being serenaded by trumpeters. Lovers of classical music will
delight in the Opera House and the Bach Choir, whilst those who prefer to shop can do so in the elegant 'Mädler' Passage.
Lübeck - City of Lübeck
The annual Christmas markets of Hanseatic Lübeck take place in the old quarter around the historical town hall and Koberg, with fairy lights and Christmas trees adorning the streets.
Ludwigsburg - City of Ludwigsburg - Ludwigsburg Baroque Christmas Market
What makes the Christmas Market unique is its Baroque concept, the decorated stands and Ludwigsburg market square with its most beautiful illuminated angels.
Ludwigsburg ist the city with the biggest and best-preserved baroque palace in all of Germany. It was the residence of the king of Württemberg and is called the cradle of Swabian poetry.
Luneburg
You will be immediately impressed by Germany's largest and best preserved medieval town hall and St John's
Church which dominate this traditional Christmas Market. Whole streets of magnificent gabled, halftimbered
houses bear witness to Lüneburg's former importance as a great trading city. Long chains of Christmas lights
are decorating the gables of the old town houses to illuminate the stalls after darkness. Especially
recommended is a visit on the opening weekend when age-old traditions are re-enacted by the locals in medieval costumes.
Mainz [ Saarland ] - Mainzer Weihnachtsmarkt vor dem St. Martins-Dom
Mainz is the capital of the German federal state of Rhineland-Palatinate and located across the Rhine from Wiesbaden, in the western part of the Frankfurt Rhine Main Area.
Mannheim [ Baden-Württemberg ] - City of Mannheim
Where Santa Claus Goes Shopping: The Mannheim Christmas Market, one of the largest and most beautiful
Christmas markets in Europe, is situated in the center of Mannheim, just a five minutes' walk from the central station.
Mannheim, die zweitgrößte Stadt Baden-Württembergs im Zentrum des Rhein-Neckar-Dreiecks ist eine Stadt der Kongresse, der Wissenschaft, der Wirtschaft, der Kunst und Kultur.
Mönchengladbach - largest city to the left of the Lower Rhine
Mönchengladbach is a city in North Rhine-Westphalia and located west of the Rhine half way between Düsseldorf and the Dutch border.
Monschau
The Monschau Christmas Market, takes place on the four weekends before Xmas Eve.
Nestling in a valley amongst the Eifel Hills, Monschau really is one of Europe's best kept secrets. Located just a few kilometers over the Belgian border.
Munich
Munich not only offers a wealth of culture, fascinating architecture and culinary delights, but also a wide
range of excursion possibilities. The Christmas Market in front of the town hall is one of Germany's largest,
with the many stalls grouped around the Marienplatz square. Stroll amongst the stalls and be tempted by
grilled sausages, brightly decorated gingerbreads and chestnuts roasting over open fires. Each afternoon
local carol singers and musicians perform traditional songs from the balcony of the Town Hall. Don't miss the
Christmas Handicraft Fair, it takes place in Munich's largest park, the 'Englischer Garten'.
Munster - downtown 5 Christmas markets
The town's festively lit historical old quarter plays host to no fewer than five markets. All the markets lead off
the main Christmas market on Platz des Westfälischen Friedens and are only a few minutes' walk from one another.
Nuremberg
Nuremberg is where you'll find Germany's oldest and best known Christmas Market. Established in the market
square of the beautifully restored Old Town, you can wander through its traffic-free streets while enjoying a 'Zwetschkenmännchen', a local speciality made from dried plums
Neustadt - Neustadter Weihnachtsmarkt [ Christmasmarket ] - Market Square/ Julius Square
Neustadt an der Weinstraße is located in Rhineland-Palatinate. It has a beautiful old town centre with a market square surrounded by many half-timbered houses.
Oberhausen-Altstadt - City of Oberhausen
Oberhausen-CentrO - City of Oberhausen
One of the most magnificent and greatest Christmas Markets of the Ruhr area, located at the CentrO, the
biggest shopping and leisure mall in europe.
Oldenburg
Oldenburg is an Independent City in Lower Saxony and situated in the western part of the state between the
cities of Bremen and Groningen, Netherlands, at the Hunte river
Osnabrück
The half-timbered buildings in the historical old quarter are adorned with festive illuminations. The nutcracker -
over 6 metres tall - is always a great attraction for visitors to Osnabrück's Christmas market.
Passau - City of Passau
Christmas market in front of the beautiful St.-Stephan-Cathedral in the old town center of Passau.
Christmas specialities like Lebkuchen, Glühwein and a lot of others are offered to the visitors. Every day
different concerts of music-groups and choirs will take place on a covert stage. There will also be a special
program for children. A highlight will be a concert of the famous Regensburger-Domspatzen-choir in the St.
-Stephan-Cathedral on 5th of December and during the Advent Christmas-concerts will be performed in St.-Stephan-Cathedral.
Potsdam [ Brandenburg ] - City of Potsdam - Romantic Market Sanssouci
Potsdam's most popular sight is the Sanssouci palace located in the park to which it gives its name.
Regensburg - Christkindlmarket with more than half a million visitors
Regensburg's traditional Christkindlmarkt, the craft market and the romantic Christmas market at Thurn and
Taxis Palace. Highlights include concerts by the famous Regensburger Domspatzen boys' choir and
Christmas cruises on the Danube. There is also a 'Lucreziamarket' with jewelry and a cultural program.
** Regensburg is one of the best preserved medieval towns in Germany
Rostock - the historical centre of the town is one big Christmas Market
Father Christmas traditionally arrives in the town harbour by boat to officially open Rostock's Christmas
market in the old quarter, with the fairytale castle stage on University Square as the setting for the ceremony.
The medieval Christmas market at the Church of St. Mary and the fairytale forest are among the attractions of this Christmas market, the largest in Northern Germany.
Rothenburg/Taubler - City of Rothenburg
Rothenburg is a medieval extravaganza which takes the visitor effortlessly back in time. It stands today
exactly as it had in the 11th century, it's steeproofed gabled houses, balconies, soaring spires and narrow
cobble streets still remain. The city's imposing gateway, towers and city walls never fail to impress. The
Christmas spirit is alive in this city all year round, the Käthe Wohlfahrt Christmas Shop and the Christmas
Museum with its unique Christmas decorations are well-worth a visit. Every afternoon at the Christmas Market a brass band concert is held.
Rüdesheim [ Rhine ] - City of Rüdesheim - old quarter and its popular Drosselgasse lane
Come to the romantic historic old quarters and the world famous Drosselgasse Christmas illuminations and
entertainment. Nations from all over the world present their Christmas customs and traditions. On the market square you can admire Europe's largest nativity scene, with live-size figures. See also the official Website.
Saarbrücken - Altstadt am Schloss [ Old Town centre near the castle ]
Saarbrücken - City of Saarbrücken - Christkindelmarkt
Throughout Advent the central market square "St. Johanner Markt" is decorated for Christmas. Numerous little
huts selling all sorts of Christmas items, ranging from original Christmas decorations through tasty cakes and
cookies to mulled wine, put you in a jovial mood. The winding streets and cosy pubs and restaurants clustering around the "St. Johanner Markt" enhance the festive atmosphere.
Schneeberg [ Saxony ] - City of Schneeberg
Siegburg
Siegburg is a city within the Rhine-Sieg-County and located on the banks of the rivers Sieg and Agger, 10 kilometres away from the former capital Bonn and 26 kilometres away from Cologne.
Stuttgart - the biggest Christmas Market in Germany
Stuttgart, home to the great cars of Porsche and Mercedes. Here you find Europe's largest Christmas Market,
first documented over 300 years ago. Although the character of the market has changed a little since then –
there are no blacksmiths and tanners, no acrobats and tightrope walkers, but instead stall after stall selling
wonderful wooden toys, Christmas tree ornaments, spicy gingerbread, roasted almonds and the inevitable
grilled sausages and mulled wine. Marvel at the huge Christmas tree in front of the Town Hall and listen to the free concerts by local choirs performed here every day..
Trier - Trierer Weihnachtsmarkt
Discover the charming Christmas Market in Trier, Germany's oldest city where the visitor is enticed by its
many attractions. Marvel at the remnants of three Roman baths and admire the Porta Nigra, the best
preserved Roman city gate north of the alps. Sample the local Riesling wine in one of the many wine bars and
cellars, after you have explored the Old Town and Christmas Market on the market place dominated by the Cathedral.
Tübingen - City of Tübingen
The smell of mulled wine, served in specially designed Christmas mugs, roasted almonds and the aromatic taste of specific Swabian dishes is seductively filling the air.
About 450 individually-designed and lovely decorated fair stalls are erected in front of the beautiful half-timbered houses and leave you with the feeling of warmth and friendliness.
Ulm - Ulmer Weihnachtsmarkt
As Christmas approaches, Ulm Cathedral - which has the tallest church spire in the world - becomes the
focal point for Ulm's atmospheric Christmas market.
Weimar [ Thüringia ]
Enjoy the magical atmosphere at Christmas time around the beautifully decorated historical Market square,
Schillerstrasse and Theaterplatz. Artisans and glass blowers, hand-made toys and carvings from the
Erzgebirge Mountains, Christmas tree decorations from the Thuringian Forest and Thuringian specialities to
taste invite you to look around. Enjoy a glass of hot mulled wine, Christmas cookies and the famous Thuringian grilled sausages ...
Wiesbaden - City of Wiesbaden
Picturesque Schlossplatz is the spectacular setting for Wiesbaden's Sternschnuppenmarkt [ Shooting Stars ] Christmas market.
Worms - Obermarkt
Worms is a city in the southwest of Germany. Worms is one of the major sites where the events of the ancient German Nibelungenlied took place.
Wurzburg - at the historic Marktplatz and at the center court of the town hall
Würzburg's Christmas market, one of the most atmospheric in Germany, is held on Oberer and Unterer
Marktplatz against the historical backdrop of the Gothic St. Mary's Chapel and the Falkenhaus Rococo mansion.
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Christmas markets in Celle, Hamelin, Lüneburg, Bremen, Hamburg, Lübeck, Cologne [ always popular, with
four different markets to explore], Aachen: Smaller, friendlier, just behind one of the finest cathedrals in
Europe, Münster [ their favourite, a beautiful university city], Düsseldorf [ the shopping and fashion capital ], Bonn [ the home of Beethoven and on the Rhine ] etc.
Books
Christmas in Germany: A Cultural History
Joe Perry (Author)
Hardcover: 424 pages; Publisher: The University of North Carolina Press (15 Aug 2010); ISBN-10: 0807833649; ISBN-13: 978-0807833643.
A Traditional German Christmas Baking Book
Sabine Faltenbacher-Walker (Author)
Paperback: 144 pages; Publisher: S & V Publishing (23 Dec 2002); ISBN-10: 0971711402; ISBN-13: 978-0971711402.
Christmas in Germany
Traces the cultural roots of the German celebration of Christmas, and explores their various holiday traditions, including music, gift-giving, special foods, and religious observances.
Hardcover 64 pages (October 29, 1992); Publisher: Contemporary Books
Links
Christmas Fairs and Markets in Germany
German Christmas Markets
Santa Legends and Folklore
The History of the Christkindle Markt
Background of the Christkindlesmarket in Nuremberg
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