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It's Christmas Time

CHRISTMAS IS AROUND THE CORNER!

Visiting a Weihnachtsmarkt (Holiday Market) with your family, friends or even co-workers is a “must-do” for every German to get into Holiday mood. For the lucky ones who get to travel to Germany, we showed you a short list of our favorites. There are plenty of Christmas markets all across the US, so no need to miss out if you are staying state side. We put together a list of famous markets For a full list check out our Website www.heimatabroad.com. For local events you should also check with your nearest German school, church or local community. Many of them organize one-day or weekend options as well!

RARE DIRNDL LAUNCHED KRAMPUS COLLECTION

Erika Neumeier from Rare Dirndls is taking her design skills to the next level. In addition to a highly unique Dirndl selection the Chicago native recently launch her new design line around Krampus, a figure from the central European folklore who punishes children who misbehaved around Christmas while St. Niklaus rewards kids who were well-behaved. Check out here new designs https://raredirndl.com/ collections/the-krampus-shop which make a perfect Christmas gift!

Of course a new Holiday outfit from Rare Dirndl would also be great Holiday treat.

200 years “Silent Night”

THE ORIGINS OF THE FAMOUS CHRISTMAS SONG

The magic of “Silent Night” has remained uninterrupted for 200 years. It marks the festive moments when the lights in church are dimmed or the family gathers around the Christmas tree. A song that promises consolation and gives hope. Over and over again.

For centuries, the song connected people no matter of their personal background, age or religion but not many know of its origin: 200 years ago, Joseph Mohr, a priest from Salzburg, and Franz Xaver Gruber, a teacher from Upper Austria, sang the song for the very first time at the St. Nikola Church in Oberndorf near Salzburg. Joseph Mohr wrote the original poem and commissioned Franz Xaver Gruber to compose the melody. Only a few years later, singing families from the Zillertal valley carried the song from Austria into Europe and to the rest of the world. Today, the song is performed in over 300 languages and dialects.

You can find further information, events and travel tips at www.stillenacht.com

GERMAN DELIGHTS IN NEW YORK

New York City transforms Union Square and Columbus Circle into Holiday markets with lot’s of local and international vendors. We love the story of Ingo & Maria founders of German Delights who take out several months of their lives each year to run several booths at those 2 markets selling imported goods from Germany and offering delicious Bratwurst. Good news for Weihnachtsmarkt Fans: For the first time this year they offer original Gluehwein (yes, the real deal) and beer to keep warm inside and out.

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LIFESTYLE Events

Christmas Markets in North America 2018

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ARIZONA

Dec. 8/9: CHRISTKINDLMARKT FRONTIER TOWN CAVE CREEK 6245 E. Cave Creek Road, Cave Creek, AZ 85331 → www.ac4gc.org

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CALIFORNIA

Nov. 23 - Dec. 23: CAMBRIA CHRISTMAS MARKET 2905 Burton Dr., Cambria, CA 93428 → www.cambriachristmasmarket.com

Nov. 17 - Dec. 23: THE GREAT DICKEN'S CHRISTMAS FAIR 2600 Geneva Ave, Daly City (San Francisco), CA 94014 → www.dickensfair.com

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COLORADO

Nov. 16 - Dec. 23: DENVER CHRISTKINDL MARKET 1515 Arapahoe Street, Denver, CO 80202 (On 16th St. Mall, across from the Clock Tower) → www.christkindlmarketdenver.com

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GEORGIA

Nov. 30 - Dec. 23: ATLANTA CHRISTKINDL MARKET Tower Street NW at Atlantic Station, Atlanta, GA 30363 → www.christkindlmarket.org

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ILLINOIS

Nov. 23 - Dec. 23: BELLEVILLE CHRISTKINDLMARKT Public Square Downtown, Belleville, IL 62220 → www.bellevillechristkindlmarkt.com

Nov. 16 - Dec. 24: CHRISTKINDLMARKET Daley Plaza is 50 W Washington Street, Chicago, IL 60602. → www.christkindlmarket.com

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INDIANA

Nov. 17 - Dec. 23: CHRISTKINDLMARKET 10 Center Green, Carmel, IN 46032 → www.carmelchristkindlmarkt.com

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MARYLAND

Nov. 22 - Dec. 24: CHRISTMAS VILLAGE IN BALTIMORE 501 Light Street, Baltimore MD 21230 → www.baltimore-christmas.com

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NEW JERSEY

Dec. 1/2: 2018 LAKE MOHAWK WEIHNACHTSMARKT 21 Boardwalk, Lake Mohawk, NJ 07871 (Township of Sparta) → www.lakemohawkgermanchristmasmarket.com

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NEW YORK

Nov. 28 - Dec. 24: COLUMBUS CIRCLE HOLIDAY MARKET Columbus Circle, 59th Street and Central Park West, NYC, NY 10019 → www.urbanspacenyc.com/columbus-circle-holiday-market

Oct. 27 - Jan. 2: WINTER VILLAGE AT BRYANT PARK Bryant Park, between 40th and 42nd Streets & Fifth and Sixth Avenues, NYC, NY 10018 → www.bryantpark.org/amenities/bank-of-america-winter-villageat-bryant-park

Nov. 15 - Dec. 24: UNION SQUARE HOLIDAY MARKET Union Square Park, southern side, NYC, NY 10003 → www.urbanspacenyc.com/union-square-holiday-market

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PENNSYLVANIA

Nov. 16 - Dec. 23, weekends and some Thursdays: CHRISTKINDLMARKT BETHLEHEM PNC Plaza, 645 E. First Street, Bethlehem, PA 18015 → www.christmascity.org/christkindlmarkt

Nov. 17 - Dec. 24: CHRISTMAS VILLAGE PHILADELPHIA JFK Plaza 1501 John F Kennedy Blvd., Philadelphia, PA 19102 → www.philachristmas.com

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TEXAS

Nov. 23 - Dec. 23: TEXAS CHRISTKINDL MARKET Live! Plaza,1650 E. Randol Mill Road, Arlington, TX 76011 → www.txchristkindlmarket.com

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WASHINGTON, DC

Nov. 23 - Dec. 23: DOWNTOWN HOLIDAY MARKET 8th St NW & F St NW, Washington, DC 20004 → www.downtownholidaymarket.com

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WISCONSIN

Nov. 30 - Dec. 9: DOWNTOWN HOLIDAY MARKET The Osthoff Resort, 101 Osthoff Ave., Elkhart Lake, WI 53020 → www.downtownholidaymarket.com

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