Sunday, December 16, 2007

Christmas Markets in Germany


The Christmas season is one of the times I miss Germany the most. The “Weihnachtsmarkt”, or Christmas Market, held in downtown Mannheim, was a place that we would often visit during the days leading to Christmas. There is nothing as wonderful as the smell of fresh bread and baked goods wafting through the air. The sights, the smells, the holiday spirit is easily caught and not so easily forgotten.

The kids enjoyed the rides, while Jim and I enjoyed the shopping for home made toys and gift items. If it was snowing while we walked around, all the better! The Mannheim Christmas Market is one of the largest and most beautiful Christmas markets in Germany, and we visited many of them so we can say for sure!

Thousands of lights and spicy scents created a warm and joyful Christmas atmosphere. Typical German "Glühwein", Bratwurst, and assorted sweets made our visit at the Mannheim Christmas Market unforgettable, and a time we will always miss during the holidays.

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