Christmas Markets

As of November 25^th most Christmas markets in Sweden are officially set up. The markets are one of my favourite parts about European Christmases! Toasted candied almonds, traditional Christmas cookies, Christmas decorations, and many other handmade items are usually found at all markets. Along with beautiful light displays and traditional Christmas music! Christmas markets in Europe are very traditional and each town has their own.

Last year we took in a few different Christmas markets, here’s a look back:

Kerstmarket in Valkenburg, Netherlands
Most amazing Christmas Market, held in old caves and tunnels which run underneath the town
http://www.christmasmarkets.com/Holland/valkenburg-christmas-market.html



Streets of Valkeburg



Inside the caves



Winterland Christmas Market in Amsterdam with my cousin Meagan





Holland's traditional Santa Claus "Sinterklaas" and his elf "Zwarte Piet"



The Christmas market in Kalmar is starting tomorrow here’s the best part..its INSIDE the Kalmar Slott castle!  One of the girls and I are going tomorrow since the guys will be gone all day. Pictures to comeJ

Nybro’s Christmas market starts on Sunday as well, it will be a weekend full of Christmas markets!