Christmas market
Closures Threaten German Christmas Markets
Germany is currently in the so-called fourth wave of COVID-19 infections. Many of Germany’s traditional Christmas markets have been cancelled. In Berlin, some are still going ahead, but most are restricting entry to people who’ve been vaccinated.
Old and New Traditions at Paris Christmas Market
One of the best ways to get into the festive holiday spirit is to take a walk around a Christmas market. This Christmas village in the Paris business district La Défense is back for its 25th anniversary. Amidst the high concrete towers, about 350 little white wooden chalets at the center of the Esplanade host […]
Germany’s Oldest Christmas Market Opens
One of Germany’s oldest and most famous Christmas markets has opened its doors. In the Bavarian city of Nuremberg, a 17-year-old girl dressed as an angel recites the traditional proclamation, marking the opening of the Christkindlesmarkt (Christ child’s market) on Nov. 30, 2018. Some of the 180 decorated stalls sell traditional gifts such as wooden […]
Bomb found in the mailroom of German finance ministry
A package containing explosives was discovered in the mailroom of Germany’s finance ministry on Wednesday, March 15. Bild, one of Germany’s larger newspapers, reported that the package was addressed to Finance Minister Wolfgang Schäeuble. German police could not confirm the addressee. They did state that the package contained explosives sufficient to cause considerable injuries. A […]