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## [Where Did Christmas Markets Come From?](https://blog.keytours.com/christmas-markets-history)

 Posted by [Mary Nadal](https://blog.keytours.com/author/mary-nadal) on Sep 17, 2019, 12:33:07 PM

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One of the most delightful parts of the Christmas season is the charming Christmas markets that pop up all over Europe. The scent of gingerbread, sizzling sausage, and mulled wine wafts through the air and festive music fills the streets as shoppers peruse the wares and children dart through the crowd. Covered stalls featuring all sorts of gifts and holiday decorations are usually accompanied by vendors selling regional food and drink specialties as well as various live performances from singing and dancing to live nativity scenes. 

***Above: Berlin Christmas market stall*** 

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