THE CHRISTMAS MARKET: WHAT YOU SHOULD KNOW

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Ever heard of the Christmas Market and wondered what it’s about, how it started, where it happens and when it happens?


Well, in this blog post we’ll be giving you the TEA on all about it.


What is the Christmas market? 

The Christmas market also known as the Winter market is a time when all the stalls are open to sell various delightful goods such as handcrafted figurines,clothes, toys, books,  mouth-watering native meals and of course christmas trees and its ornaments.

 

During this period, the streets are filled with enchanting decorations,  melodious christmas songs from the choir, the jingle of bells, laughter of the children and joy of the old. 

 


Visitors from different countries troop in to participate in the Christmas market in a bid to enjoy the enticing discounts available during this period and be serenaded in the beautiful culture.


It is a street market that combines the charm of tradition with the excitement of an open-air market place

 

How Did It Start?   

The Christmas market began in the late Middle Ages in Germany. The inception is said to be Vienna's Dezembermarkt (December Market), dating back to around 1296. Emperor Albrecht I granted shopkeepers the rights to hold a market for a day or two in early winter so that townspeople could stock up on supplies to last them through the cold months.

 

It was the Winter markets that eventually gave way to what is now known as the Christmas Markets.The earliest of which are claimed to have happened in Munich in around 1310, Bautzen in 1384, and Frankfurt in 1393.

However, Dresden’s Striezelmarkt is considered the first real Christmas Market, dating from 1434.  

 

Where does it happen?   
The Christmas market, having originated in Germany now occurs in various parts of the world. 
The major Christmas markets of Germany are held in the cities of Augsburg, Dresden, Erfurt, Frankfurt, Nuremberg, and Stuttgart, making them popular tourist attractions during the Christmas holiday season.

Other places that have adopted the Christmas market culture include:

England

Hungary

Switzerland

France

Austria

Romania

Portugal

Belgium

Italy

Scotland

Estonia

Czech republic

Spain 

When does it start?

The Christmas market usually covers the Advent period and runs up till a day or two before christmas. It often begins mid November, but the duration varies in different countries and cities. Smaller cities may begin late and end early while the bigger cities operate the Christmas market for a longer period of time.

Now isn't this just exciting?! Being able to travel and experience the beauty of the Christmas market. Surrounded by culture and tradition that has been upheld for years. 

We hope you loved every bit of this article and would be making plans to visit and participate in a Christmas market.

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