27.11.12

'Tis the Season...

....Weihnachtsmarkt season, that is.  If you get the chance, you should visit one of the two area "German" Christmas markets!  The Christkindlmarkt in Bethlehem offers a few very traditional European and German venders including food stands, in addition to many other regional venders.  You can get to Bethlehem by heading straight up Bethlehem Pike/309.  Check out the website for more details:  http://www.artsquest.org/christkindlmarkt/

Another option is the Christmas Village, found in Philadelphia at Love Park (near City Hall).  This market is set up like a traditional German Weihnachtsmarkt and offers some very authentic German and Austrian cuisine as well as the famous Käthe Wolfahrt German Christmas store.  There is no entrance fee, so it's a nice place to simply walk around and enjoy the season downtown.  Their website is:  http://www.philachristmas.com/

Since both markets feature Käthe Wohlfahrt stores, be sure to have your picture taken in front of the store (so the sign is visible) to earn 10 points EXTRA CREDIT!  Be sure to turn in the picture (via Email or in person) no later than December 21st in order to get credit.