Catching up with pictures

Here are some pictures I took at the local Weihnachts markt, before the weather closed in (and they closed down). These were taken at the Munchner Freiheit market, around Dec 20th. I visited 6 of these markets, which sprout on the first Advent weekend (end of November). They all were different. One was very small, maybe 10 stalls, all selling figurines to put in your creche. (Have I mentioned how overtly catholic Bavaria is?) One was a 'middle ages' market, and had only handcraft like candles, felt hats & scarves, wooden toys, teas, etc. The overall images was great, all the vendors were in period costume and the music was non-electrified. But the giant Christmas tree lit by LEDS in the middle of it all kinda ruined the effect.

This market, near our apartment, also focused on local handcraft: jewelry, pottery, clothing, toys, lots of decorative things for the home and garden, and food & drink. I miss it now, the plaza seems very empty & cold in comparison.