History of Christmas Market Events
Christmas Village in Philadelphia is modeled on the example of German Christmas Markets. Christmas Market events like the famous and most traditional Christkindlmarket in Nuremberg follow a long tradition of farmers markets in Germany's inner cities.
Back in the 15th century, local farmers started to sell Christmas specific goods in the run-up to Christmas, a tradition that was preserved and intensified until present days. The goods presented in timber booths include a rich variety of food and non-food offerings. The booths selling Christmas ornaments, arts-and-crafts, toys, sweets, hot food and drinks form an event where people can stroll around, meet friends and enjoy live music performances of Christmas songs in a contemplative atmosphere.
Today the Christkindlmarket in Nuremberg with its long tradition attracts 2 million visitors from all over the world from Thanksgiving till Christmas Eve each year who preferably enjoy bratwursts and gluhwine (a mulled wine).
