Our city hosts
Christkindl Market every December. It opens with carol singing in the park followed by a candle light procession to city hall led by Mary and Joseph and their miniature donkeys. It is one of the nicest Christmas events I enjoy every year. The market has many traditional gifts and crafts, plenty of good food, ice skating, choirs, dancers, and a live nativity all weekend long.
(Here is a link to a short video of the Philharmonic Choir singing during the opening.)
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Children wait to follow Mary and Joseph to City Hall |
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Klaus, the Organ Grinder shows a young boy how to play carols |
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Handmade toys |
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Lots of fun for young and old alike |
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Looks like fun. I'm enjoying these posts. Thanks.
ReplyDeleteI second that. It looks wonderful!
ReplyDeleteThis is wonderful. what a lovely tradition.
ReplyDeleteI've enjoyed posts about this Market in past years. Seems like a nice event.
ReplyDeleteI just love seeing the children during the season. What a great market. It just fills you with the "Christmas Spirit."
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