I spent the winter in Berlin in 2008 and one of the things I enjoyed the most were the Christmas Markets.
(They are only called Chriskindlemarkts in certain areas of Germany.) They are all over the city and each one has its own special features and character. One of my favorites is in Gendarmenmarkt. So named because the French Gen d'Armes had their stables here in the 17th century and later the Hugenots fleeing France established their church here. Here is a picture of some of the market angels who tower over us on stilts, bestow the joys of the season with their magic wands, and encourage us to sing Christmas carols.
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