fröhliche weihnachten!
if you lived in germany you would spend the month of december visiting the christmas markets or weihnachts markts in your area
this centuries old traditon starts at the first of december marking the beginning of advent. christmas markets are held in the center of towns, villages, and cities all over the country- the world famous one being the christkindelmarkt in nürnberg
it would be a feast for your senses: aroma of roasted chestnuts lingering in the air, the softly lit stands filled with the work of of fine sculptors, painters, woodcarvers, and jewelers, and the sound of christmas carols rotating between choirs
it’s the perfect opportunity to meet with friends and get some christmas shopping done- you would perhaps buy handmade glass or wooden-carved christmas decorations, candles, wooden toys, special sausages,
and for about €5 you could buy yourself some peace and a lot of joy for the little ones- that’s a cup of gluwein and a couple of rides on the carousel!
fröhliche weihnachten! i wish all of you peace of mind, joy in your hearts, and a very, very merry christmas!
Jill http://www.jassman.typepad.com
December 23rd, 2007 at 8:37 pmSuch beautiful sights on your sweet blog! Merry Christmas! Enjoy your beautiful family and soak in the warmth and beauty of the season!
Love,
Jill
Rhea http://www.thegeminiweb.com/babyboomer/
December 23rd, 2007 at 11:28 pmHave a wonderful holiday! You have some great photos here.
rochambeau http://http.//typepad,com
December 24th, 2007 at 3:18 amHi Elsa,
Thanks for taking me to the frohliche weihnachten with you! It is interesting that even in a cold time of year there is outdoor markets. Are there a lot of ornaments???
Just want you to know how much you mean to me. That I’m so happy
we’ve met!!
May you and your family continue to be surrounded by light, love and the peace that passes all understanding.
Merry Christmas!
Love,
Constance
Lets talk about Sophie’s Floralina!!
Amy http://petticoat-lane.co.nz
December 24th, 2007 at 6:07 amWhat a sweet idea! I DO enjoy seeing what goes on from the other side of the world
traute
December 24th, 2007 at 6:58 ammerry christmas dear elsa. peace and blessings to your family.
love, traute
stephanie http://rodrigvitzstyle.typepad.com
December 24th, 2007 at 4:31 pmDear Elsa,
Wonderful stalls of beautiful art!
Merry Merry Christmas and a season of peace to you and your lovely family!
love,
stephanie
dale
December 25th, 2007 at 10:21 pmMerry Christmas for California, Elsa
- Dale, Tamara & Widget
tinker http://tinkerart.typepad.com/tinker_art
December 26th, 2007 at 9:23 amThank you for taking us with you to the Christmas market - what wonders there are to see there - so lovely!
Wishing you and your lovely family, a blessed and very merry Christmas!~xo
Paris Parfait
December 26th, 2007 at 10:28 pmIt’s so nice to see the German market photos, after visiting the French ones! Thanks for sharing the photos. Hope you and your family had a wonderful Christmas! And may the year ahead be full of joy and wonderful surprises for you and yours.
somepinkflowers http://somepinkflowers.typepad.com/
December 31st, 2007 at 12:06 amha!
if i lived in germany
i would want you for my guide!
i could do some REAL shopping there!
i love those warm, creamy looking candles…
from you to me and back again:
~*i wish all of you peace of mind, joy in your hearts*~
what more could anyone ask for?
well,
maybe to do a bit more traveling, too…
yes,
peace, joy, good health and TRAVELING….
stephanie http://rodrigvitzstyle.typepad.com
December 31st, 2007 at 4:30 pmElsa,
Wishing you a happy, healthy…peaceful New Year!!
love and kisses,
steph
eb http://www.elizabethbunsen.typepad.com
January 6th, 2008 at 1:59 amI’m coming - will you have me?
such a wonderland…
happy big love to you dear Elsa
xox - eb.