Traditional Christmas Markets (Munich, Philadelphia, New York)
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A Christmas market is a street market associated with the celebration of Christmas during the four weeks of Advent. These markets originated in Germany, Austria, South Tyrol, North Italy and many French regions such as Alsace, Lorraine, Savoy, but are now being held in many other countries. The history of Christmas markets goes back to the Late Middle Ages in the German-speaking part of Europe and in many parts of the former Holy Roman Empire that includes many eastern region of France and Switzerland. Dresden's Strietzelmarkt was first held in 1434. The Christmas markets of Bautzen (first held in 1384), Frankfurt (first mentioned in 1393) and Munich (1310) were even older. The Vienna "December market" was a kind of forerunner of the Christmas market and dates back to 1294...
Budapest has one too. Christmas markets seem like a great way to take advantage of increased shopping demand during that time of year. I wonder how long it will be before North America has one.
I wonder how long it will be before North America has one.
You need to get out more.
There's a Christmas market in Philadelphia as well, and in Bethlehem, Pa., and at least two in Cincinnati (although one's more like a beer fest where you can shop while you're drinking ... ). There are smaller similar markets and bazaars all over the country. Not all are outdoors, but some are.
From the website; "" Recognized by Travel and Leisure Magazine as one of the top holiday markets in the world, Christkindlmarkt Bethlehem features aisles of handmade works by the nation's finest artisans, live holiday music, delicious food and more. Be sure to stop by the glassblowing booth where beautiful ornaments are usually being made.""
It's an incredible event and is massive in it's size.
about a million people a year visit it through December.
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). There are smaller similar markets and bazaars all over the country. Not all are outdoors, but some are.
