German Christmas Markets 2018

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1 German Christmas Markets 2018 German Delights inc. I New York City New York, NY The German Consulate General Recommends: Our friends from German Delights will be back in New York City with four German Christmas stands, including their German Bratwurst stand at the Columbus Circle Holiday Market. Enjoy their hot apple cider or hot non-alcoholic Gluehwein the official German winter drink with Christmas spices. They also will have newly designed gift tins filled with the finest gingerbread from Nuremberg in Bavaria, German chocolate, chocolate-filled Advent Calendars, organic Spekulatius cookies, cinnamon stars, and many other specialties. If you are looking for some special Christmas decorations, have a look at their variety of traditional wooden handcrafts from Germany, including decorative rotating pyramids carved from wood and powered by candle light and illuminated wooden nativity scenes. The Union Square Holiday Market is a New York institution, and attracts more than one million visitors from the United States and abroad each year. The antithesis of the impersonal department store, the Union Square Holiday Market is a wonderful place to spend time with family and friends, connect with local artisans, and be swept up in New York City s holiday merriment. The market is located in Union Square Park, bordered by Park Avenue South, Broadway and 14th Street. The Columbus Circle Holiday Market is internationally known as one of the most elegant and beautiful places for holiday shopping. Located at the entrance to Central Park, at 59th street and Central Park West, visitors lose themselves in glittering aisles of art, jewelry, home goods and delicious eats from local artisans and designers. Now in its 15th year, the market is the perfect place to do all your holiday shopping while soaking in the splendor of winter in New York City Locations: Union Square, 14 th Street Union Square Holiday Market, 2 Booths November 15 through December 24, 2018 Monday Saturday: 11:00 a.m. 8:00 p.m. Sunday: 11:00 a.m. 7:00 p.m., (closed on Thanksgiving) Columbus Circle Holiday Market, 2 Booths Columbus Circle, 59 th Street November 28 through December 24, 2018 Monday Friday 10 am 8 pm Saturday: 10am 8pm Sunday: 10 am 7pm

2 Bryant Park Bank of America Winter Village New York, NY ( TimeOut) Bank of America Winter Village at Bryant Park is Manhattan s winter wonderland. Enjoy the Holiday Shops, The Lodge by Urbanspace, and The Rink, the centerpiece of Winter Village and New York City s only free admission ice skating rink. The Rink and The Lodge are open 8am-10pm daily through March 3, The Holiday Shops are open through January 2, The Winter Village holiday market features food and artisanal boutiques offering delicious eats and exquisite gifts. Our European inspired open-air market hosts artisans from New York City and around the world. Located along Bryant Park s allées, plazas, and terraces, the Holiday Shops are housed in custom-designed kiosks. Browse NYC s best outdoor holiday market and check everyone off your list! October 27, 2018 January 2, 2019 Monday Friday: 11am-8pm Saturday & Sunday: 10am-8pm Many Shops are open on major holidays and after Thanksgiving will be open later than 8pm. centerpiece of Bank of America Winter Village at Bryant Park, this 17,000 square foot rink features free admission ice skating, high quality rental skates, and free skating shows, special events, and activities. The Rink opens Saturday, October 27 at noon, and is open daily 8am-10pm through March 3, 2019, weather permitting. The Rink may also be closed for events, please check back for scheduled rink closings Location and Time: Bryant Park, behind the New York Public Library/ between 40th and 42nd Streets & Fifth and Sixth Avenues ; New York, NY

3 Goethe-Institut - Holiday Party New York, NY You are invited to come and join us in celebrating a successful year at the Goethe-Institut New York. We look back on many fantastic moments with our German language course participants, partner schools and visitors of exhibitions, movie nights, board game nights or career events. Get to know our teachers and other participants in person while enjoying some tasteful seasonal German delicatessen and refreshments. You can also win a German course in our raffle or snag one of many other prizes. Admission is free and we would love to see you and your friends there. About the Goethe Institut New York: The Goethe-Institut is a cultural institute of the Federal Republic of Germany which promotes the knowledge of the German language and the fostering of international cultural cooperation. The New Yorker Goethe-Institut offers language classes and exams throughout the year as well as a library with the possibility to borrow German books and events, helping to foster intercultural communication the conveyance of German culture and language in the United States. Location and Time: Goethe Institut New York 30 Irving Pl, New York, NY December 7, 2018, starts at: 8:30 pm. Phone: or info-newyork@goethe.de

4 Christkindlmarkt Bethlehem, Pennsylvania Christkindlmarkt presented by Univest Bank & Trust Co. is a one-of-a-kind family event that brings the spirit of Bethlehem alive with the season. Twice recognized as one of the best holiday markets in the U.S. by Travel + Leisure, this heart-warming holiday event features: - Aisles of handmade works by more than 150 of the nation s finest artisans. - The ring-ting-tingling sounds of live Christmas music and jolly, old St. Nick s hearty laughter. - Ice carving and glassblowing demonstrations, including the popular Hot Glass Experience: Glass Ornament sessions. - Käthe Wohlfarht, offering handmade ornaments, nutcrackers and collectibles from Germany. - Breakfast with St. Nicholas (additional ticket required). Christkindlmarkt s season begins on Friday, November 16th and runs weekends until December 23rd! About Christkindlmarkt Bethlehem, Pennsylvania: Christkindlmarkt Bethlehem takes place in four large, heated tents on PNC Plaza at SteelStacks. Free parking is available on campus and handicap parking is available as well. All parking on campus is available on a first-come, first-served basis. Make sure you visit all four tents at Christkindlmarkt! Make sure you give yourself enough time to stop by all the booths! There are also some delicious eats and drinks available to keep you fueled and ready to shop! And, to make it even easier for you to explore the entire festival, you can drop off your packages at the Package Check presented by the United States Postal Service think of it like a coat check, but for your bags so you don t have to carry them around with you all day! Breakfast with St. Nicholas: Dec. 1, 8 & 15 9 a.m. Presented by Giant Food Stores Children and their families are invited to enjoy a fun-filled morning featuring jolly, old St. Nicholas. Enjoy a delicious hot breakfast, photo with St. Nick and admission to Christkindlmarkt. Goody bags and arts & crafts presented by Crayola are also included! Location and Time: ArtsQuest Center at SteelStacks 101 Founders Way Bethlehem, PA Thursday & Sunday: 11 a.m. 6 p.m. Friday & Saturday: 11 a.m. 8 p.m.

5 Mifflinburg Christkindl Market I PA The City of Mifflinburg invites for the Oldest Authentic Outdoor German Christkindl market in the United States. Leitmotiv 2018: Wien About Mifflinburg Christkindl Market: The Mifflinburg Christkindl Market was founded in 1987 and is the oldest authentic Christkindl market in the United States. When it was founded, the Market initially had 20 huts spread over a one block area of Market Street. Since then, the Market has expanded to over 100 huts across two and a half blocks in the heart of Mifflinburg, Pennsylvania. It has become an important Christmas tradition for families near and far and welcomes thousands of visitors each year. This Market was established to celebrate the German heritage of our community and to provide an event that brings recognition to Mifflinburg. It was meant to create community spirit and bring economic growth to the area. Profits made by the event will be donated back to the community. Location and time: Mifflinburg Christkindl Market 401 Market Street Mifflinburg, PA December 13 15, 2018 Thursday 4:30 9:00 p.m. Friday 10:00 a.m. 9:00 p.m. Saturday 10:00 a.m. 8:00 p.m.

6 Peoples Gas Holiday Market in Pittsburgh Pittsburgh, PA Inspired by the original German Christkindlmarkt, the 7th Annual Peoples Gas Holiday Market will bring a cherished European tradition to Downtown Pittsburgh that mixes international flair with local charm. Visitors experience a one-of-a-kind holiday shopping village as they stroll through an illuminated Market Square, weaving through Alpine-style wooden chalets, brimming with high quality gifts. The Peoples Gas Holiday Market in Market Square will showcase our diverse cultural heritage with daily live performances and be sure to visit Santa in his Downtown Pittsburgh home right in the heart of the Peoples Gas Holiday Market. In return for a donation to the Greater Pittsburgh Community Food Bank, receive a complimentary photo with Santa! When visiting the Peoples Gas Holiday Market, be sure to visit the BNY Mellon Season of Lights which illuminates the heart of Downtown Pittsburgh, Market Square, with more than 150,000 lights and a 30 high electronic sphere tree! Every half hour after dark, Market Square will twinkle and dance with a dazzling light show, choreographed to a high energy medley of holiday tunes! Location and times: Peoples Gas Holiday Market Market Square Pittsburgh, PA November 16, - December 23, 2018 Mondays Thursdays: 11:00 A.M. 8:00 P.M. Fridays: 11:00 A.M. 9:30 P.M. Saturdays: 10:00 A.M 9:30 P.M. Sundays: 10:00 A.M. 6:00 P.M., Closed Thanksgiving Santa s House Hours: Mondays - Fridays: 12:00-3:00 P.M. & 4:00-7:00 P.M. Saturdays: 12:00-8:00 P.M. Sundays: 12:00-6:00 P.M. Closed Thanksgiving ( downtownpittsburgh.com)

7 Christmas Village in Philadelphia Philadelphia, PA Running from Thanksgiving (11/22/18) through Christmas Eve (12/24/18) with a preview weekend on November 17th and 18th, Christmas Village in Philadelphia will once again bring the charm of an authentic German Christmas market to Center City Philadelphia. It will be officially opened by the original Christkind from Nuremberg/ Germany on Sunday, 11/25/18. What is Christmas Village? Christmas Village in Philadelphia is an outside Holiday market event in Center City Philadelphia, which is modeled after the traditional Christmas Markets in Germany. Vendors in more than 80 wooden booths will sell traditional European food, sweets and drinks. They will also offer a great shopping experience with international holiday gifts, ornaments, jewelry and high-quality arts and crafts. The unique atmosphere with thousands of lights and the delicious smell of waffles, gingerbread, bratwurst and mulled wine will bring you and your family into the perfect Christmas mood. Location and Time: LOVE Park 1500 Arch Street Philadelphia, PA Those are the hours for the 2018 Holiday season: Sun s Thur s: 11:00 am 7:00 pm Fri s Sat s: 11:00 am 8:00 pm Thanksgiving Day: 9:00 am 5:00 pm Christmas Eve: 11:00 am 5:00 pm

8 Greet the New Year on German Time at Historic Harmony Harmony, PA Harmony's Silvester Celebration - New Year's Eve on German Time Harmony celebrates New Year s Eve on Dec. 31 with a family-oriented "Silvester" celebration reflecting the community s historic German roots, beginning with races with hundreds of runners and concluding with fireworks welcoming 2018 at 6 p.m. - midnight in Germany. Harmony was founded in 1804 by German immigrants who organized as the Harmony Society, one of 19th century America s most successful communal groups. The local Silvester always attracts thousands of visitors because of its family orientation. In Germany, the celebration of New Year's Eve is commonly called Silvester for a 4th century Pope Sylvester whose death on the last day of 335 was commemorated with a feast. Harmony invites families to enjoy an afternoon of Silvester activities on December 31, Activities include: - Harmony Museum Tours - The VERY popular - Christmas Tree Throwing Contest! - The short comedy film "Dinner for One," in English, popular on New Year s Eve in Germany - Bleigiessen, the German tradition of examining the shape of a bit of melted lead dropped into water to interpret what the New Year may hold. 3:30 PM to 5:30 PM - A pork and sauerkraut dinner - starts at 3:30 PM Harmony Museum's Stewart Hall (no reservations) - A 5-K Run/Walk and 1-Mile Fun Run - Info and Sign Up - Music - Beverages and snacks - Year-end surprises at specialty shops throughout town - A ball drop to signal the arrival of the New Year at midnight in Germany (6 p.m. In Harmony), followed by a spectacular fireworks show. Follow up a great New Year's Eve celebration by joining in the Polar Plunge on January 1st. This cool event is a fundraiser for the Harmony Parks Department, and the Harmony Volunteer Fire Company. Take the plunge or just watch! Crazy costumes, lots of fun! Location and time: Historic Harmony 218 Mercer Street Harmony, PA

9 Lemont German Christmas Market I Lemont, PA The annual German-style Weihnachtsmarkt, celebrating Christmas in Lemont, with local crafts, music, bratwursts and treats, beverages, and good spirits, will be held Friday, December 7th and on Saturday, December 8th. Local products and arts and crafts will be offered by over 20 vendors in the grain elevator and coal sheds at the Granary in Lemont, 133 Mt. Nittany Road. Local Lemont merchants will have special hours and offerings, making it a festive weekend throughout Lemont. In addition to shoppers and volunteers, we are looking for bakers and musicians. Here s a chance to learn about an old German custom and have fun at the same time! Come out and enjoy the magic of the season. There will be carolers Friday evening opening the market with Christmas cheer and music throughout. Come dressed for the weather, and a cup of hot cocoa or warming German drink and good friends and neighbors are all that is needed to start the holidays right. Location and time: Granary in Lemont 133 Mt. Nittany Road Lemont, PA Friday, December 7, 2018, from 5 p.m. - 8 p.m. Saturday, December 8, 2018, 10 a.m. - 4 p.m.

10 Lake Mohawk German Christmas Market Sparta, NJ Enjoy authentic German food such as German sausages, sumptuous soups, goulash and sauerbraten. Hand warming hot chocolate, apple strudel, Linzer tarts, gingerbread men, and warmed mulled spice wine (Glühwein) are prepared among the festive choruses of local school choirs and entertainers. The event was conceived seventeen years ago and is now recognized as the largest annual Christmas Market in the State of New Jersey to be run specifically in order to donate back to the community. The idea was brought to life in 2001 by a group of volunteers who desired nothing more than to raise funds for local charities while creating a unique public event along the idyllic boardwalk of the Lake Mohawk Country Club. Lake Mohawk and its surrounding countryside has been a magnet for immigrants of German decent. Especially the Bavarian village architecture, local shops and restaurants still show the influence of its people s heritage. Nostalgic about the German Christmas tradition its founders were ambitions to bring what they loved to America. Location and Time: Lake Mohawk Country Club 21 Boardwalk Sparta, NJ Saturday December 1, 2018 from 10:00 a.m. 9:00 p.m. Sunday, December 2, 2018 from 10:00 a.m. 5:00 p.m. Admission is free. ( Colourbox)

11 Christkindlmarkt I Tuckerton Seaport, New Jersey Friday, November 30, Sunday, December 2 nd Christkindlmarkt will be a family fun three day event with late night hours on Friday, celebrating the traditions of the season with a Holiday Market and Craft Fair under a huge heated tent and throughout the Seaport buildings. Come jump start your holiday shopping. Get in the holiday spirit with a horse drawn wagon ride.. Featuring: Family Friendly Holiday Market & Craft Fair Food Truck Food Court Live Entertainment 50 Craft, Gift, and Gourmet Vendors Demonstrators throughout the Seaport s buildings Bring a new unwrapped toy and ride the Horse Drawn Wagon and the Frozen Wood Hayride for free! About Tuckerton Seaport: Tuckerton Seaport is located at 120 West Main Street in historic Tuckerton and is open daily from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Admission for this event is $5/person. Additional parking will be available at Tip Seaman County Park. For more information, please call or go to Location and Time: Tuckerton Seaport 120 W Main St Tuckerton, NJ Friday 4pm-8pm Saturday 10am-5pm Sunday 10am-4pm Christmas Village I Baltimore, MD

12 The Christmas Village in Baltimore will once again transform West Shore Park into a traditional indoor and outdoor German Christmas Market with over 50 booths around a magnificent twenty-one-feet-tall Christmas tree right next to the PANDORA Ice Rink and along the Inner Harbor promenade. Running since 2013, this year, the Christmas Village comes up with exciting new Kory Aversa surprises including a new 65-feettall Christmas Village Ferris Wheel, an expanded layout down the Harbor, more vendors, new food items, and new beer tastings. Glühwein, hot mulled wine, is the MUST DO drink for all visitors of age. No German considers a visit at the local Christmas Market to be finished without having a sip! Location: West Shore Park 501 Light Street Baltimore, MD Opening hours: November 22, 2018 December 24, 2018 Friday Saturday: 11:00am 8:00pm Sunday Thursday: 11:00am 7:00pm Thanksgiving Day & Christmas Eve: 11:00am 5:00pm Christmas Village will be closed November 26, 27 and December 3, 4, 10, 11, 2018 For more information about the event, visit: