Missouri's Very Own Christkindl Markt Is One Of The Best Christmas Markets In The Country
Beth Price-Williams
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Journey all the way to the heart of Germany, without stepping on a plane, when you visit Rolla Christkindl Market this holiday season. The sister city of Sondershausen, Germany, Rolla celebrates the magic of an authentic German Christmas every December with its annual Christkindl Market in Missouri. The two-day holiday market, in fact, has earned recognition as one of the best Christmas markets in the country.
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For more information about the lovely Christkindl market in Missouri, visit the Christkindl Markt Rolla website. And if you’ve already been to this exciting holiday event, please share your experience in the comments below. Are you still planning your activities for the holiday season? Don’t forget to add one or all of these 11 Christmas light displays in Missouri that deserve a visit. And while you’re traveling, reserve a cozy place to rest.
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These 6 small towns in Missouri honor Christmas in the most magical way. Here are a few highlights.
- Hermann: From festive live performances to picturesque neighborhoods, parks, and businesses, this historic town brings magic to your holidays. Take a walk through the past on one of the grand Holiday House Tours or the Hermann farm tours, and shop for authentic gifts at the German Christmas Markets. Treat yourself to some of the best foods on the Cookie Walk and German Bake sale. Enjoy parades and other festivities the holidays bring here all the way up to New Year's Day.
- Saint Charles: For nearly 50 seasons, the annual Saint Charles Christmas Traditions Festival brings everything you might expect and more to make your season brighter. Here you'll find fairy tales and other creative storytelling in an unbelievable fantasy world where reindeer fly and an immersion into unique holiday customs from around the world. Sing along with the Victorian Christmas carolers, and when was the last time you tasted chestnuts roasted from an open fire?
- Warrensburg: For another town that celebrates the past, especially during the holidays, take a trip to Warrensburg where you'll swear you were dropped in the middle of the 1840s. A Dickens Christmas is a creative celebration that takes place the first Saturday of December when carolers sing, hand-crafted wares are created and displayed by artisans, and shopowners delight in displaying lots of sparkling lights. The adventure begins at the historic train station with the arrival of Father Christmas, take a horse and carriage ride with some warm hot cocoa while watching the costumed folks walking the streets.