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Christkindl Markt (translation Christ child market), is a market or bazaar held during the Advent? month of pre Christmas December in many cities and towns in Germany. |
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In many towns in Germany, Advent? is usually ushered in with the opening of the town Christkindl Markt (Ger. literally, Christ child market). Generally held in the town square and pedestrian zones, the market combines shopping and pageantry as well as tradition. On opening night and, in some towns, every night, onlookers welcome the Christkindl, or Christ child, in the form of a golden-haired angel played by a local youth. |
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Some of the most popular items are the Nussknacker or carved Nutcracker figurines, Krippen or creches (cribs with Jesus child in the manger), the Shepherds and the Three Wise Men. Gebrannte Mandeln or toasted almonds , assorted cookies and Christ Stollen and the Gluehwein , hot mulled wine keep the body going. Any other crafts and toys , books and more or less usefull gadgeds can be found at a Christkindl Markt. |
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Some of the most popular items at the Market are the 'Nussknacker' or carved Nutcracker figurines; the Nativity Scene (also known as a creche or crib); 'Gebrannte Mandeln' or candied,toasted almonds; assorted cookies like Lebkuchen and Magenbrot (both forms of soft gingerbread); Christ Stollen, a sort of egg bread with candied fruit); and not least, Glühwein, hot mulled wine (with or without a shot of brandy) 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 Christkindl Markt. |
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Travel tours to several cities including the most famous Nuremberg Christkindl Markt are very popular travel locations. |
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The most famous Christkindl Markt is held in the city of Nuremberg, making it a popular tourist stop. |
Some of the most popular items at the Market are the 'Nussknacker' or carved Nutcracker figurines; the Nativity Scene (also known as a creche or crib); 'Gebrannte Mandeln' or candied,toasted almonds; assorted cookies like Lebkuchen and Magenbrot (both forms of soft gingerbread); Christ Stollen, a sort of egg bread with candied fruit); and not least, Glühwein, hot mulled wine (with or without a shot of brandy) 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 Christkindl Markt.
The most famous Christkindl Markt is held in the city of Nuremberg, making it a popular tourist stop.
German immigrants to America brought the Christmas celebrations with them and there are some Christkindl Markt events held in the US as well.
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