A Christmas Market, or Christkindlmarkt, is a street market associated with the celebration of Christmas during Advent, generally the four weeks preceding Christmas. We arrived in Frankfurt on Nov 28, a day or two into Advent. Notice the fall foliage on the riverwalk to the the Frankfurt Market.Christmas markets originated in Germany and Austria and are now held in many other countries as well.
These markets date back to the late middle-ages in the German speaking part of Europe. The first market recorded in history was the Vienna "December Market" and dates back to the year 1294.
Christkindlmarkt literally means "Christ Child Market" Usually held in the town square, the markets sells seasonal Christmas items, many handcrafted items and food and drink from open air stalls. Nativity Scenes, figures from dried plums and walnuts, Christmas cookies, toys, books, tree ornaments, etc, many handmade are sold.
Here is Melanie at the Frankfurt market in the historic and beautiful historical city center of Romerberg and Paulsplatz.
Usually a huge lighted Christmas tree is featured amongst
the open air stalls.Live Christmas music is plentiful. This stand featured open flame barbequeing of bratwurst, weiswusrt, and all other kinds of German sausage as well as chicken and steak.
1 comment:
Ok, I am jealous....how can I get in on all this fun travel...?? Oh yeah I have small children, probably going to have to wait a few years..... Looks like you had a great time, and thanks for the pictures, and travelogue.
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