Gingerbread German Christmas Markets

The German Christmas Markets are famous worldwide- every city and town hosts a Christmas market, whether large or small and Germany is transformed into one giant Christmas market where you can buy Christmas gifts and treasures to your heart’s delight. The markets give the cities a holiday atmosphere for the month leading up to Christmas, leaving the cities feeling empty and lonely after a month of bright lights and the mixed smells of Gingerbread, chocolate, Gluhwein and grilled sausages.

The traditions of the Christmas markets date back to the middle ages and turn German towns and cities into festive fairy tale type scenes. Christmas markets are held during the four weeks of Advent and include booths and stalls set up in town centers around Germany, along with plenty of great Christmas decorations and entertainment. Huge Christmas trees are erected and the shops sell Christmas decorations, ornaments, wooden toys, nutcrackers, figurines, gifts, clothing, candles, foods, local arts and crafts and a lot more.

Bands and choral groups entertain shoppers with favorite Christmas carols and hymns. You can buy fresh gingerbread, or a whole gingerbread house, delight in the smells of mulled wine, spices and roasted chestnuts and almonds and sausages as well as a wide array of other foods and drinks.

Each German Christmas Market has its own personality but regardless of which one you go to you are sure to find plenty of Christmas treasures to bring home as well as be able to revel in the Christmas atmosphere that Germany offers.

So, if you have the opportunity to travel to one Germany’s Christmas markets, enjoy the experience and all the sights and sounds you will take in and especially the Gingerbread!

Mug-O-Gingerbread

We were out and about this weekend and stopped at our local Barnes and Noble bookstore and were pleased to find these cute plush Gingerbead kids sitting in a Gingerbread mug ready to go home with you!  What a great gift idea. These would make a very nice gift for your office co-workers,  volunteers at your local hospital and church, and for yourself.  The Christmas holidays are fast approaching and these cuties will surely be snapped right up so remember to take some time out for yourself and perhaps enjoy a Gingerbread Latte right from one of these  Gingerbread mugs.

NEW! Gingerbread Man Candy Christmas Italian Charm

NEW! Gingerbread Man Candy Christmas Italian Charm

My Christmas “wish list” is growing longer and longer! I just can’t help myself, every time I find a new Gingerbread themed item my heart goes “yippee” as if I were a child but am actually a grown woman. I have not seen one like before. This particular Italian charm would be fabulous on my charm bracelet, or even a necklace. This Gingerbread man and candy food photo Italian charm is a total must have for the Gingerbread fanatic like me. Visit here!

Gingerbread Jar Candle by Yankee Candle

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This is the one that is so hard to keep in stock and sells out every time! 
A spicy warm gingerbread rich with nutmeg, cinnamon and brown sugar candle. Experience the authentic, true-to-life fragrance, with pure natural spice extracts, and renowned Yankee Candle® quality that have made us America’s favorite. The traditional design of this signature jar candles reflects a warm, relaxed sense of style that’s always at home. Convenient and easy to use, these long-burning jars provide hours of true fragrance enjoyment. They’re also the ideal gift for any occasion. HARD TO KEEP IN STOCK SO Get Yours NOW!