After experiencing the joys of the German Christmas Market a few years ago when I was in Germany, I was hooked. And I came home and suffered German Christmas Market withdrawal. Luckily here we get a miny one now so that helps...a bit. But I am so going back to Germany one of these years for an epic Christmas Market trip!
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(Even Harry Potter can't stay away from Christmas Markets!)
Behold! I see a Christmas Market!
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The tree this year is rather...thin. I guess thats what happens when you try to be all "green" and not go out and chop down ten trees to make one great big awesome one.
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Some of the stalls at the Market.
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Lots of people hanging out after work and having a drink.
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Lots of wooden toys for sale.
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And nutcrackers.
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And other wooden items as well.
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And ornaments.
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I got Red Riding Hood and a (the Big Bad) Wolf to fit in with my "Children's Literature" ornament theme.
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And some lovely lanterns.
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Now to you these might look like napkin rings or ornaments but to me they look like perfect sized miny wreaths for the miny!Manor.
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But for me, the best part is the food! Sausages! Yummm!
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And gingerbread!
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One final look back through the tree to the market.
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