Christmas markets start here on November 24. The markets have local craftsmen set up stands and sell their goods. You can find candy, food, wine all filling up the air with their intoxicating scents. The markets are in small towns, villages, and cities. I will keep adding the ones I visit to this post.
For history on the markets you can go to http://www.germany-christmas-market.org.uk/
On the 24 I took the kids to the opening night of Wiesbaden's market. They had performers in the sky, singers and fireworks.
November 26
We headed down to Rudesheim for their Christmas market. The town has set up the market through narrow streets which have been decorated with St. Nicholas and Christmas trees. We went here with my quality friends Jen, Bob and kids, and Trishia with her boys.
Bob of course was Bob....
Rudesheim is know to have the largest Nativity Set in Europe. You do have to pay .50 euro to take a picture. So make sure it is a good one!
A Little Hot Chocolate
A Little Bit of Santa Clause
December 4th
Ok this is the last Christmas Market. They all seem to start to look the same after awhile. The Mainz Christmas Market has a eleven metre (36') high Christmas pyramid from the Ore Mountains in eastern Germany. It stands directly at the center of Höfchen square. This was our last market of the season. I think I have had enough kinder wine, hot chocolate and brauts to last me until next year.
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