Christmas market
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A Christmas market is a street market associated with the celebration of Christmas during the four weeks of Advent. These markets originated in Germany, but are now held in many countries. Some in the
The Christkindlesmarkt in Nuremberg, Germany, one of the world's most famous Christmas markets
Engraving of the Christmas market at the City Palace in Berlin, Germany, 1796
Litography of the Christmas market in Nuremberg, Germany, in the 19th century
Depiction of the Christmas market on the Place Kléber in Strasbourg, France, 1859
Mulled wine
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Mulled wine, also known as spiced wine, is an alcoholic drink usually made with red wine, along with various mulling spices and sometimes raisins, served hot or warm. It is a traditional drink during
Christmas market
…Mandeln (candied, toasted almonds), traditional Christmas cookies such as Lebkuchen and Magenbrot (both forms of soft gingerbread), Bratwurst, and Glühwein, hot mulled wine (with or without a shot of brandy), or Eierpunsch (an egg-based warm alcoholic drink) – both a highlight of the market for many visitors…
Mulled wine served in glass mugs at a Christmas market in Germany
Mulled wine made on the brazier
The cover of Mrs. Beeton's book
A British pub selling mulled wine and spiced (mulled) cider in December