Joy to the World…The EuroTraveler discovers Christmas traditions in Germany



During this festive time of year, I am going to take a break from my travels in Italy and France to discover Christmas in a whole new light. How do Europeans celebrate Christmas? There must be a myriad of traditions that come alive during Christmastime and I am going to seek them out and share them with you. Living in Florida, I pine for the mountains, a gentle snow fall and the aromas of fresh baked goods and hot chocolate wafting through the crisp air of Christmastime. Now, come along and journey with me through Christmas and to the Epiphany to discover the cities of Europe steeped in Christmas traditions and aglow with brilliant lights during this joyous time of the year.

I haven't yet, but someday soon, I plan to take a Christmas tour through the villages and the cities to experience Christmas with the people of these lands and share with them a bit of their own traditions during this time when the spirit of the Christmas shines upon them in their city squares.

Our first stop is Frankfurt, Germany. For over 600 years, there has been a Christmas market in the historical city centre. As you wander around the beautifully decorated stalls, the aromas of grilled sausages, baked pastries, roasted nuts, mulled wine and of course, ginger bread float through the air to make this truly a multi-sensory experience! And with all of the handcrafted and imported goods, there's a lot shopping to be had and you're sure to find something for everyone. Enjoy the pictures and come back soon to discover more Christmas traditions.

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