In many countries around the world, holiday season stretches leisurely across the last two months of the year. But it's the weeks leading up to Christmas that get particularly cheery, with sparkly decorations, evergreens outfitted with twinkling lights, festive music—and holiday markets.
For centuries, holiday markets have distilled the very best of the holidays—a one-stop Christmas cheer shop. The earliest markets, in late 1300s Germany, started by selling only meat, but eventually evolved to peddling seasonal treats, and putting on performances. In modern-day markets, you'll find everything from local crafts, food, and wine to ice rinks and more.
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