Christmas markets are VERY big deal over here in Germany. There are tons of them around here, almost in every town. Nuremberg is by far the biggest, but of course many people say that while you have to GO to the Nuremberg Christmas Market at least once, it will probably not wind up being your favorite.
That being said, it was actually a really neat Christmas market! And no Christmas market is a bad one when you have friends in town. Our friends Mary and Mel (from Todd's BOP days) were visiting for a few days, so naturally we had to go!
Immediately upon getting to Nuremberg, we must take a random selfie.
Also immediately, we must find some Gluhwein. (This is basically a delicious, warm, mulled spice wine). What? It's 10 in the morning you say? It doesn't matter. German Christmas Markets. It's even sweeter when you get to drink out of an adorable little boot!
Then there was this random giant panda walking around. Mary and Natalie thought he was cute. I thought he was creepy (also, please note you don't see Grant in this picture! For a reason!!!)
One good thing about the Nuremberg Christmas Market was that they have a cute little Kinderweilnacht, which is a little children's Christmas area. It had rides and food and all kinds of fun things!
Natalie and Grant (on the right) riding the mini ferris wheel.
While the kids play, the adults must eat bratwurst. If you look to the right in this picture above, you'll see the little characters on the roofs of the little huts that sold food or Christmas ornaments and other paraphernalia. They were so cute - they were animated and moved!
Natalie, Mel, Mary, Todd and Grant with the Nuremberg Cathedral in the background, which is in the main square and is the heart of the Christmas market.
A beautiful sunset capped off a really fun time at the Nuremberg Christmas Market! Yes, it was crowded, but it was huge and a ton of fun. I definitely want to go back next year!
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