Cities and towns throughout Germany, feature
Christkindlmarkt, a Christmas Market during December. The most famous one in Nürnberg, has been held since 1692. These outdoor markets are usually set up somewhere in the heart of the city and decked out in seasonal splendor.
Once again, the German-American Society of Tulsa
(GAST) provides the citizens of Tulsa with the annual presentation of this wonderful custom.
The GAST
Christkindlmarkt committee and its numerous volunteers transform the
GAST Center into a Christmas wonderland which includes many crafters
displaying their wares.
GAST
booths feature Nutcrackers, Smoker-männle and a great selection of
imported Christmas tree ornaments, as well as Germany's famous Christmas
Stollen.
Sights and Sounds
from the 2011 Christkindlmarkt
Moreover,
Christkindlmarkt offers a variety of Wurst, Kartoffelpuffer, hot apple
cider, hot chocolate and coffee. The Christkindl and St. Nikolaus walk
among the booths to the delight of the children. Christkindlmarkt
has a "Spielstube" for the children, where they can listen to
Christmas stories and partake of the various hands-on activities and
goodies set out for them.
Make
sure you add this most pleasant of holiday events to your December
calendar each year. Good food, fine crafts and musical entertainment
await you!
