Photography by Kimberly Kanuck
Review by Joe Scrizzi

Christmas is right around the corner, and that means Christkindlmarkt is back for its 31st year in Bethlehem PA!

As I walked through the entrance I was greeted by sights and sounds that drew me in deeper to check everything out.

You cannot help but get into the Holiday Spirit.

Artisans and craftsmans from all over, come together to share their art & passions.

There is a lot to take in and going here just for just 1 day is not enough. I made 2 trips back to my truck to drop off packages and made sure to get my hand stamped for re-entry!

There’s lots to see inside and out, including ice carvings right in front of your eyes!

Grab the hot beverage and went inside to watch families create new memories blowing glass. I have yet to take the opportunity to do this activity, however, now that my niece is older, I plan to incorporate that very soon!

Lots food vendors, food trucks, food samples: cheeses, pickles, jams, salsas to name a few.

Took a short break to listen to Carolers outside. There were a few fire pits going and heated igloos outside to sit in. Definitely check the outside, because there’s more huts around tucked off to the sides.

There was a stand called Nazareth Ceramic Center where you could paint your own pottery. These iconic christmas trees…..I remember my maternal grandmother had one and it was passed down to my mom. It gets displayed every year. They have all sorts of items to paint. I took a few minutes and watched the ladies perform their craft and chatted with them about what they do.

This year Christkindlmarkt opened a week early on November 15th.

It runs nearly up to Christmas Day, every weekend and Thursdays too!

Check their website for dates & times and plan your adventure!

I look forward to this event every year!

Merry  Christmas