Weihnachtsmarkt in Frankfurt & Friedberg

There’s a lot to be said about Christmas in Germany. When the Germans are in holiday mood, they start as early as the beginning of October which was a little sad for me because I missed out on all the great Halloween and Thanksgiving festivities. Well, I can’t be too sad with all the Christmas happenings here and it isn’t all too different from the traditional American Christmas. There are Tanenbaums (Christmas trees) to pick out and decorate, cookies to bake for Santa, gingerbread houses to decorate, Christmas lights glittering on every street corner, the list could go on…

What separates the American Christmas from the German one is that every major city in Germany has a big Christmas market taking place for approximately 1 month. (Then again, Germans are known for their lively outdoor fests and markets.) The Frankfurt Weihnachtsmarkt is no exception. It was huge with a variety of food, drinks, and merchandise booths to attract both the locals and tourists alike.

However, if you’re not into bumping shoulders with the big crowds these markets attract, there are always the smaller and charming village Christmas markets to go and relax at. Don’t be discourage. They’re just as much fun if not funner. In fact, the one in Friedberg brought in an ice-skating rink.