Christmas Market

Christmas Market
@thelme55 (76843)
Germany
December 17, 2023 4:20pm CST
I was strolling with my friends in the Christmas market yesterday. Boy! The promenade where the Christmas market was held, was so full with people from all over the world. I heard a lot of Dutch speaking people. I thought I was in The Netherlands, not in Germany. I heard a lot of other languages too like Polish, Turkish, Russian, Italian, Spanish and Tagalog. Suddenly, I heard someone behind me calling, „Kababayan“ (a Filipino word which means countrymen). I turned around and saw a few Filipinos. We talked and they said they came from Belgium by bus just to see the Christmas market in Germany. They said, there were 5 busses coming from Belgium. No wonder the parking place was limited. Well, it was a beautiful Christmas market. Plenty of Christmas decorations for sale and of course a lot of food, barbecues and mulled wine. The atmosphere was great. Have you been to a Christmas market? Did you like it?
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@Tampa_girl7 (50080)
• United States
17 Dec
I loved going to them.
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@thelme55 (76843)
• Germany
19 Dec
I hope you can visit a Christmas market @Tampa_girl7. Thank you.
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@jstory07 (139354)
• Roseburg, Oregon
29 Jan
@Tampa_girl7 The ones in Germany are really nice.
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@Tampa_girl7 (50080)
• United States
19 Dec
@thelme55 None can compare to the ones in Germany.
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@rebelann (112738)
• El Paso, Texas
18 Dec
I have never been but a lot of my friends who are part of military families have been over there and have seen one of them.
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@rebelann (112738)
• El Paso, Texas
27 Jan
No need to be sorry, I think it is wonderful when people have a chance to be out in the real world for a while.
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@thelme55 (76843)
• Germany
27 Jan
I see. Thanks for your comment. Sorry for my late reply @rebelann
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@thelme55 (76843)
• Germany
28 Jan
@rebelann Thank you. Have a nice Sunday.
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@LadyDuck (470798)
• Switzerland
18 Dec
Your Christmas markets are beautiful, as well as the Swiss Christmas Market. I went already to the one near us.
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@thelme55 (76843)
• Germany
19 Dec
I would love to visit a Swiss Christmas Market. Thank you @LadyDuck.
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@LadyDuck (470798)
• Switzerland
20 Dec
@thelme55 The Swiss Markets in the German Switzerland are the best.
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@RasmaSandra (79362)
• Daytona Beach, Florida
17 Dec
There were many wonderful Christmas markets in Riga, Latvia. I am just in the process of writing up a Christmas article about European Christmas Markets.
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@RasmaSandra (79362)
• Daytona Beach, Florida
23 Dec
@thelme55 I will put the link in a PM here, I hope you have a nice Christmas Eve,
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@thelme55 (76843)
• Germany
23 Dec
I see. I would love to read your article about Christmas Markets in Europe. Thank you @RasmaSandra. Merry Christmas to you. I hope you will have a nice one.
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@just4him (317004)
• Green Bay, Wisconsin
18 Dec
It sounds wonderful! I'm glad you had a good day. We don't have a Christmas market here. I wish they did. It sounds like so much fun.
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@just4him (317004)
• Green Bay, Wisconsin
20 Dec
@thelme55 I'm glad it was fun. I've never heard of one here.
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@thelme55 (76843)
• Germany
19 Dec
Yes, it was wonderful @just4him I hope you will be having a Christmas Market nearby in the near future. It is indeed fun.
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@LindaOHio (176670)
• United States
18 Dec
Sounds like a lot of fun. We don't have a Christmas market here. We once went to a Christmas store that is open all year around in Michigan. It was very interesting. Hope you have a good week.
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@thelme55 (76843)
• Germany
19 Dec
Yes, it was fun @LindaOHio. I see. I think Christmas Market is a German thing. I have to find out where it was originated. I hope you have a good week, too. Thank you.
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@LindaOHio (176670)
• United States
22 Dec
@thelme55 Thank you very much.
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@AmbiePam (91950)
• United States
18 Dec
Sometimes it is hard for me to tell if what I think is one thing here is the same overseas, but I do believe I have been to a Christmas market. However, I know without a doubt, it was nothing as spectacular at what is in Germany. What you describe sounds incredible.
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@thelme55 (76843)
• Germany
27 Jan
Sorry for my late reply @AmbiePam. Thank you. I think Christmas Markets are originated in Germany.
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@shaggin (72021)
• United States
11 Feb
Oh how wonderful people from all over the world go there to see that. I have never been to one no.
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@thelme55 (76843)
• Germany
13 Feb
Yes, it was wonderful @shaggin. I hope there will be one in your area where you can visit a Christmas market. Thank you.
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@snowy22315 (179736)
• United States
17 Dec
Not at night time.
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@thelme55 (76843)
• Germany
19 Dec
I see. We started late in the afternoon and at 5 pm, it was already dark. Thank you @snowy22315.
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@RebeccasFarm (89741)
• Arvada, Colorado
18 Dec
Yes many years ago in England the various outdoor markets. That one where you went looks so lovely..I know I would enjoy it.
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@thelme55 (76843)
• Germany
29 Jan
I heard that there are lots of Christmas markets in England. I know also of Germans that went to London participating on a Christmas market there. They brought German Christmas products for sale. They were my clients in massage when I was still working. Thank you @RebeccasFarm and have a nice day.
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@wiLLmaH (8802)
• Singapore, Singapore
18 Dec
The mix of languages and cultures must have created a truly magical atmosphere. And how heartwarming to hear someone call out "Kababayan" – finding a bit of home in a foreign land is always special. Cheers to joyful encounters and the magic of the season!
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@thelme55 (76843)
• Germany
29 Jan
Yes, it was truly magical @wiLLmaH. It was the magic of Christmas season. Thank you and have a nice day.
@Juliaacv (50857)
• Canada
17 Dec
There is a Christmas market in the downtown area of our city, but we have not been yet. There is such limited parking that is why we haven't been.
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@thelme55 (76843)
• Germany
23 Dec
Limited parking place is what hinder us to visit Christmas markets. We were glad that we found a space to park. Thank you @Juliaacv. Have a wonderful Christmas.
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@Juliaacv (50857)
• Canada
23 Dec
@thelme55 Thank you, Merry Christmas to you @thelme55 and to your family.
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@dya80dya (36481)
18 Dec
No, this is new for me. I think I would like it.
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@thelme55 (76843)
• Germany
19 Dec
I see. I am sure you will like it @dya80dya. Thank you.
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• Georgia
18 Dec
Not yet, but hoping to soon. I've got family in Holland who go all the time, might have been the ones you heard. Markets like that makes for good cheer!
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@thelme55 (76843)
• Germany
19 Dec
I am sure there are some Christmas markets in Holland. Thank you @TraveOnWorld
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@jstory07 (139354)
• Roseburg, Oregon
29 Jan
I would love to go to that Christmas market. Everything in the picture looks really nice.
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@thelme55 (76843)
• Germany
29 Jan
That would be nice @jstory07. It was really amazing. Thank you.
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