My sister just brought me back an ornament from the Christmas market she went to in Germany last month. She's always telling me about the great holiday markets in Europe. I am dying over this wreath stall in Gamla Stan (the old town of Stockholm)! Have a looksie at my Flickr favorites for more Christmas Markets and also some Nordic inspiration.
I am finally feeling festive and even listening to Christmas music which I don't usually like though I've found that classical music is really quite nice this time of year.
Hope you all have a wonderful weekend!
Photos 1 + 2 from Alex-VI on Flickr. 3 from Sandra Carpenter.
Have a beautiful weekend Chelsea!
Posted by: Jane Flanagan | December 17, 2010 at 04:37 PM
Oh, this looks like fun. Makes me wonder why on earth we don't do this in the US...
Posted by: Jenn | December 17, 2010 at 06:24 PM
What a charming market. Wish all Christmas Shopping was this picturesque!
Posted by: elizabeth | December 17, 2010 at 06:28 PM
Lovin' it! Here in Vienna, there are also very charming Christmas markets... if you're interested, we've posted about them:
http://fullfax.wordpress.com/2009/11/22/weihnacht/
http://fullfax.wordpress.com/2010/12/05/a-handmade-winter/
Cheers!
Posted by: Lauren | December 18, 2010 at 12:51 AM
I dated a German guy for years and spent the holidays in Germany many times. I don't miss him, but I totally miss the xmas markets! I keep trying to convince K that we should move there! Or....Paris....
Posted by: redmenace | December 18, 2010 at 09:45 AM
Oh, Ive been wanting to visit them for years. They sound so magical.
Vancouver has a "German style" Christmas market this year. I havent checked it out yet though.
I doubt it's anything like the real thing.
Posted by: Amanda | December 18, 2010 at 12:16 PM
I just returned from a half year abroad and was only able to catch a Christmas market in London before I had to return to the States, totally different from these but still very cute. I wish more Americans embraced the market idea over the strip mall one. That being said I have been to some cute markets/fairs in the USA too. We shouldn't sell ourselves too short.
Posted by: Blogbrownbear.blogspot.com | December 18, 2010 at 05:23 PM
THese images are beautiful! They made me very happy!
Posted by: www.mishalulu.com | December 18, 2010 at 11:21 PM
Oh how wonderful!! I just love Gamla Stan, and it must be beautiful at Christmas!
Posted by: Bridget | December 19, 2010 at 03:39 PM
I loooove these visuals! Stumbling upon scenes like this, or ice skating picnics:)... these are my favorite things about the holidays!
Posted by: The Lil Bee | December 19, 2010 at 05:55 PM
I love Christmas markets... these photos are lovely!
Posted by: Vanessa (Hey Lady Grey) | December 19, 2010 at 06:41 PM
How fun would that be to visit. I really enjoyed your flickr favorites - thanks for passing them along.
Posted by: Regina | December 19, 2010 at 07:11 PM
When I lived in Chicago, we went each year to the Christkindlmarkt in Daley Plaza. There were wonderful little booths filled with wares, and we'd eat potato pancakes with hot drinks, and stop by the giant Christmas tree. It's really nice.
Posted by: Allison | December 20, 2010 at 05:33 AM
Aw, such good memories of the Christmas market in Brussels. My brother and I went ice skating in the square among all the twinkling lights - so lovely!
P.S. Just discovered the best x-mas album: "The Cherry Tree" by the Anonymous 4. It's full of medieval English carols. Awesome.
Posted by: Mariel | December 20, 2010 at 08:30 AM
i went to a christmas market in switzerland and it was beyond words. the people were so nice and the goods were incredible. i've never seen anything like it around here.
Posted by: elissa @ faucethead | December 20, 2010 at 09:06 AM
I love going to christmas markets!! The smells and the tasters are great and its alot of fun!
Posted by: Rachel - theWeddingVine | December 20, 2010 at 10:54 AM
let's start a own cutesy Christmas market in the states. who's with me? ;-)
Posted by: Anna | December 20, 2010 at 11:09 AM
I wish I could beam myself there! It looks so Christmas cozy!
Posted by: Molly | December 20, 2010 at 11:39 AM
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Posted by: Wedding Video Perth | December 20, 2010 at 12:29 PM
I really like the xmass markets. especially with the hot wine with special herbs - Gloog I gues... these are real magic places!
Best,
ola appletea
Posted by: ola appletea | December 21, 2010 at 01:38 AM
I love christmas markets! Drinking Gluehwein with friends, snowfall, the magical lights of a cathedral close by, the smell of almonds... Great!
Viele Gruesse, Kristina
Posted by: Kristina | December 21, 2010 at 07:46 AM
I love this! I have never been to a Christmas market! Thanks for sharing....surely a must-do next Christmas season!
Posted by: Anne@ Society Picnic Events | December 21, 2010 at 08:06 AM
My first Christmas Market experience was in Zurich a few years ago and I fell in love. Since then, they've opened one in Union Square Park here in NYC!
Posted by: Pixie | December 22, 2010 at 05:11 PM
Enjoyed well at the Christmas time.. I like that markets.. There is more fun and magics, etc..
Posted by: University Canada | December 29, 2010 at 10:41 PM
I thought of Frolic when I went to Amsterdam. I saw lots of wreaths, fresh flowers, and wore gingham!
Posted by: rachel | December 31, 2010 at 01:48 PM