Merry Christmas 2022: Here are 8 amazing Christmas markets from around the world

Christmas markets are all about crowded stalls, hot mulled wine, gingerbread, sausages and other delicacies. With the sleigh ride season

Updated on Dec 23, 2022 02:48 PM IST 9 Photos
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The melodies of the best-loved Christmas carols and seasonal songs are warming up in the air as we gear up for Christmas and markets across the world are bustling with crowded stalls, hot mulled wine, gingerbread, sausages and other delicacies to mark the X-mas and New Year festivities. With the sleigh ride season and merrymaking gearing up and X-mas fairs just around the corner, check out these 8 amazing Christmas markets from around the world: (Burkay Canatar)

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1. Nuernberger Christkindlesmarkt - Also known as Christ Child Market, Nuremberg’s sprawling, bustling Christkindlesmarkt is one of Germany’s best known holiday markets and traditionally a big tourist draw. It is also one of the world's oldest Christmas markets, in Nuremberg, Germany. (REUTERS/Heiko Becker)

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2. Strasbourg in eastern France - While the whole Strasbourg city is illuminated with decorative lights, the Christmas market at the majestic cathedral center is based on Alsatian traditions. Started in the 1570, this market hosts more than 500 interesting events and offers delicious pastries, spicy bread and sweets. (Photo by ABDESSLAM MIRDASS / AFP)

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3. Seville in Spain - If you are a sun hunter and want to watch the nativity in very reasonable temperatures. head off to Seville’s Christmas market. (Photo by CRISTINA QUICLER / AFP)

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4. Tallinn in Estonia - Held at the Town Hall square, this Christmas Market was founded in 2001 by Paul Oberschneider and is open from Christmas Day until Epiphany. (AP Photo/Pavel Golovkin)

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