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Encyclopedia > Christmas market
Erfurt, Germany

A Christmas market, also known as Christkindlmarkt, Christkindlesmarkt, Christkindlmarket, and Weihnachtsmarkt, is a street market associated with the celebration of Christmas. These markets originated in Germany and Austria, but are now held throughout many world cities. Image File history File links Metadata Size of this preview: 800 × 600 pixelsFull resolution‎ (1,600 × 1,200 pixels, file size: 452 KB, MIME type: image/jpeg) File historyClick on a date/time to view the file as it appeared at that time. ... Image File history File links Metadata Size of this preview: 800 × 600 pixelsFull resolution‎ (1,600 × 1,200 pixels, file size: 452 KB, MIME type: image/jpeg) File historyClick on a date/time to view the file as it appeared at that time. ... The cathedral Mariendom at night. ... A street market is an outdoor market such as traditionally held in a market square in a market town, and are often held only on particular days of the week. ... For other uses, see Christmas (disambiguation). ... For other uses, see World (disambiguation). ... For other uses, see City (disambiguation). ...

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History

In many towns in Germany and in Austria, Advent is usually ushered in with the opening of the town's "Christmas market" or "Weihnachtsmarkt", in the southern parts of Germany and in Austria often also called "Christkindlmarkt" or "Christkindelsmarkt" (Ger. literally, "Christ child market"). Generally held in the town square and pedestrian zones, the market combines food and drink in the open air, shopping and pageantry as well as tradition. On opening night and, in some towns, every night, onlookers welcome the "Christkind", or Christ child, in the form of a golden-haired angel played by a local youth. Advent (from the Latin Adventus, implicitly coupled with Redemptoris, the coming of the Saviour) is a holy season of the Christian church, the period of expectant waiting and preparation for the celebration of the Nativity of Christ, also known as the season of Christmas. ... German (called Deutsch in German; in German the term germanisch is equivalent to English Germanic), is a member of the western group of Germanic languages and is one of the worlds major languages. ... The Christkind (Christ Child) is the traditional Christmas giftbringer in Southern Germany, Switzerland, Austria and Liechtenstein. ...

Toulouse, France
Chicago, United States
Salzburg, Austria

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Attractions and vendors

Some of the most popular items at the Market are the Nativity Scene (also known as a crèche or crib); Zwetschgamännla (figures made of decorated dried plums); Nussknacker (carved Nutcrackers); Gebrannte Mandeln or candied, toasted almonds; assorted cookies like Lebkuchen and Magenbrot (both forms of soft gingerbread); Christstollen or Stollen, a sort of egg bread with candied fruit; and not least, Glühwein, hot mulled wine (with or without a shot of brandy), or Eierpunsch (an egg based warm alcoholic drink), to keep the body going in the cold winter air. Many other homemade crafts and toys, books, and (in recent years) more or less useful gadgets can be found at a Christkindlmarkt. A traditional nativity scene from Naples, Italy A nativity scene, also called a crib or crèche (meaning crib or manger in French) generally refers to any depiction of the birth or birthplace of Jesus. ... This article is about the tool for cracking nuts. ... Freshly baked Lebkuchen Lebkuchen are a traditional German Christmas cookies form of gingerbread, which were probably invented by Medieval monks in Franconia, Germany in the 13th century. ... Gingerbread cookies Lebkuchen Gingerbread in cake form A gingerbread house Traditional Polish gingerbread Gingerbread is a sweet that can take the form of a cake or a cookie in which the predominant flavor is ginger. ... A stollen can be given as a gift. ... It has been suggested that glogg be merged into this article or section. ... For other uses, see Brandy (disambiguation). ... Eierpunsch is the German name given to a warm, alcoholic, egg-based drink similar to Eggnog. ...


Markets around the world

See also: List of Christmas markets

Many famous Christmas markets are held in the cities of Nuremberg, Dresden, Stuttgart and Augsburg making them very popular tourist stops.[1][2][3] The Nuremberg and Dresden markets draw each year about two million, the Stuttgart market attracts more than three million visitors. This is a list of Christmas markets from around the world. ... Nürnberg redirects here. ... For other uses, see Dresden (disambiguation). ... For other uses, see Stuttgart (disambiguation). ... For other meanings for Augsburg: See Augsburg (disambiguation) , Augsburg is a city in south-central Germany. ...


Strasbourg, France has been holding a Christmas market, "Christkindelsmärik," around its cathedral since 1570.[4] It is one of the oldest Christmas markets, although the city of Dresden claims that its Christmas market dates back to 1434. It draws each years between 1.5 and 2 millions visitors and has over 60 stalls. For other uses, see Strasburg. ... Christkindlsmärik in 2006 Strasbourg Cathedral Christmas tree in Strasbourg in 2006 Christkindlsmärik is a famous Christmas market held annually in Strasbourg, France near the Strasbourg Cathedral. ... For other uses, see Dresden (disambiguation). ...


Christmas markets are traditional in Alsace (an area of France with a heavy German influence) and most of the towns have their local Christmas market. A large Christmas market is held in Birmingham, England, with visiting traders from its twin city of Frankfurt.[5] The market claims to be the biggest German Christmas market outside Germany and Austria with over 75 stalls in 2006. Leeds, Glasgow, Manchester[6], Lincoln and Nottingham also hold similar markets. German immigrants also brought the Christmas market celebrations to the United States.[7][8][9][10] (New region flag) (Region logo) Location Administration Capital Regional President Departments Bas-Rhin Haut-Rhin Arrondissements 13 Cantons 75 Communes 903 Statistics Land area1 8,280 km² (??? mi) km² Population (Ranked 14th)  - January 1, 2006 est. ... This article is about the British city. ... For other uses, see England (disambiguation). ... This article is about partnerships between towns distant from each other; see Twin cities for the different concept of physically neighbouring cities. ... Frankfurt am Main [ˈfraŋkfʊrt] is the largest city in the German state of Hessen and the fifth largest city of Germany. ... For other uses, see Leeds (disambiguation) and Leeds City (disambiguation). ... For other uses, see Glasgow (disambiguation). ... This article is about the City of Manchester in England. ... The now widespread name Lincoln originated in a city in eastern England, UK. Its name is a contraction of the Latin Lindum Colonia, which was the name of a colony for veteran Roman soldiers. ... For other uses, see Nottingham (disambiguation). ...


See also

For other uses, see Christmas (disambiguation). ... This is a list of Christmas markets from around the world. ... A street market is an outdoor market such as traditionally held in a market square in a market town, and are often held only on particular days of the week. ...

References

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Further reading

  • Bakst, Alex. "A Visit to Germany's Christmas Markets", Spiegel Online, December 7, 2006.
  • Zug, J.D. (1991). German-American Life: Recipes and Traditions. Iowa City: Penfield Press.

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Notes

  1. ^ Stadt Nürnberg. (Unknown last update.). Christmas City Nuremberg. Retrieved July 08, 2007, from http://www.christkindlesmarkt.de/english/
  2. ^ Schiller, M. (2007). 573 Striezelmarkt in Dresden. Retrieved July 08, 2007, from http://www.striezel-markt.de/
  3. ^ Stuttgart Marketing. (Unknown last update). Stuttgart Christmas Market. Retrieved July 08, 2007, from http://www.stuttgart-tourist.de/ENG/leisure/weihnachtsmarkt.htm
  4. ^ Noël à Strasbourg. (Unknown last update). Noël à Strasbourg. Retrieved July 08, 2007, from http://www.noel-strasbourg.com/
  5. ^ Birmingham City Council. (2007, February 20). Frankfurt Christmas Market in Birmingham. Retrieved July 08, 2007, from http://www.birmingham.gov.uk/GenerateContent?CONTENT_ITEM_ID=28153&CONTENT_ITEM_TYPE=0&MENU_ID=12745
  6. ^ Manchester City Council. (2007, November 8). Manchester City Council - Christmas Markets - Feeling Festive?. Retrieved November 08, from http://www.manchester.gov.uk/site/scripts/documents_info.php?documentID=1654
  7. ^ German American Chamber of Commerce Colorado Chapter. (2006). Denver Christkindl Market. Retrieved July 08, 2007, from http://www.denverchristkindlmarket.com/
  8. ^ German American Chamber of Commerce of the Midwest. (2006, November 17). Christkindlmarket Chicago. Retrieved July 08, 2007, from http://www.christkindlmarket.com/facts.htm
  9. ^ German-American Society of Tulsa. (2007, May 01). Christkindlmarkt 2007. Retrieved July 08, 2007, from http://home.att.net/~gastulsa01/Christkindlmarkt.htm
  10. ^ ArtsQuest. (2006). CHRISTKINDLMARKT BETHLEHEM. Retrieved July 08, 2007, from http://www.christkindlmarkt.org/
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Christmas
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Folklore Father Christmas • Saint Nicholas • Santa Claus • Mrs. Claus • Santa Claus' reindeer • Rudolph • Elves • North Pole • Lapland • Rovaniemi • Frosty the Snowman • How The Grinch Stole Christmas • Ebenezer Scrooge • Other characters
Traditions Twelve Days of Christmas • Christmas tree • Wassailing • Yule log • Stockings • Ornaments • Lights • Christmas markets • Plants • Food • Feasts • Events • Traditions by country: Philippine, Polish, Worldwide
Media Fiction • Films • Plays • Television: Episodes, Specials • Music: Albums, Hit singles and tracks, Carols, Other Christmas music and songs
Society Christmas controversy • Christmas creep • Christmas truce • Language • Black Friday • White Christmas • Christmas Day (Trading) Act 2004 • Related holidays • List of winter festivals

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