Christmas Markets

In Germany they love Christmas. So scattered throughout the city are Christmas markets. They are so sweet and fun and all unique. My friend Gracie and I went to a few the other night and it was great.

This is lovely Gracie in front of a TWO-STORY CAROUSEL! It was so pretty we just needed a picture. One of the places one could sit was a giant pig. He was running and sticking his tongue out. It was so funny but it was also quite fast (as you can see) so no picture of the pig. Sorry.

This is a traditional German Christmas thing. I'm not sure what it's called but it's usually small and wooden. You can light a candle under it and it will spin. My friend Jan Payne has had one for years. This is obviously less small but no less charming. It even has a restaurant on one of the levels where people were eating! So cool.

So lovely. I really love Christmas. At these markets they have food, hot spiced wine (called Gluwein), gifts to buy, and lovely lights. They really are so fun. I think for the next few weeks I'll be going a lot.