The origin of the Christmas Markets in Austria and Germany date back to the Middle Ages. The markets are usually held in a town square where vendors in cozy booths sell food, drink, and holiday items. They may even feature some traditional song and dance. Several hundred years later, not much has changed; Christmas Markets across Europe are a holiday institution.
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| "I'll take one of each, thank you." |
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| We enjoyed this market in the shadow of Shoenbrunn Palace. |
A feast for the eyes as well as the belly. When shoppers seek refreshment from the charming variety and endless selection, they gather at pavilions which offer all manner of hot holiday fare: fried potatoes and wieners, steaming soup in bread bowls, pretzels, pastries and cakes with fruit compote, and spicey mulled drinks. This is the definition of iconic Christmas, folks. And lucky for us it lasted until January 1.
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| Our little friends bid us farewell. |
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