{"id":169029,"date":"2023-12-19T20:45:07","date_gmt":"2023-12-19T20:45:07","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/culture.org\/?p=169029"},"modified":"2023-12-19T20:45:07","modified_gmt":"2023-12-19T20:45:07","slug":"best-u-s-holiday-markets-of-2023","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/culture.org\/art-and-culture\/art-events\/best-u-s-holiday-markets-of-2023\/","title":{"rendered":"Best U.S. Holiday Markets of 2023"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Discover the top Christmas markets in the United States that bring European charm and local culture together for an <a href=\"https:\/\/culture.org\/entertainment\/disney-world-holiday-celebrations-2023\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">unforgettable holiday<\/a> experience. Explore our guide for the best festive destinations.<\/p>\n           <!--  <script type=\"text\/javascript\">\r\n                jQuery(document).ready(function() {\r\n                    jQuery(\".key-accordion-item .key-menu\").on(\"click\", function() {\r\n                        if (jQuery(this).parent().hasClass(\"active\")) {\r\n                            jQuery(this).next().slideUp();\r\n                            jQuery(this).parent().removeClass(\"active\");\r\n                        } else {\r\n                            jQuery(\".key-content\").slideUp();\r\n                            jQuery(\".key-accordion-item\").removeClass(\"active\");\r\n                            jQuery(this).parent().addClass(\"active\");\r\n                            jQuery(this).next().slideDown();\r\n                        }\r\n                    });\r\n                })\r\n            <\/script> -->\r\n\r\n\r\n            <!-- start html -->\r\n\r\n            <div class=\"news-key-takeaway-wapper\">\r\n                                <span style=\"background-color:#4db2ee;\">Key Takeaways<\/span>\r\n                <ul class=\"news-key-nbox\" style=\"border-color:#4db2ee;background-color:rgba(77, 178, 238, 0.1);\">\r\n                                                        <li>Discover how U.S. cities like Holland, Michigan, and Arlington, Texas, bring European Christmas market traditions to life, celebrating their unique cultural heritages.<\/li>\r\n                                                                    <li>Each market, from Carmel, Indiana\u2019s German authenticity to Solvang, California\u2019s Danish history, offers a distinct holiday experience rooted in the town's cultural background.<\/li>\r\n                                                                    <li>Learn about the historical ties, like Baltimore's German settlers and Natchez's French origins, that shape each market's unique offerings, from local crafts to traditional foods.<\/li>\r\n                                                <\/ul>\r\n            <\/div>\r\n            \n<h2>Texas Christkindl Market: A German Tradition in Arlington<\/h2>\n<p>In Arlington, Texas, the Texas Christkindl Market, inspired by its German sister city, Bad K\u00f6nigshofen, offers a glimpse of Bavarian Christmas until December 23. This market showcases traditional German goods and hosts performances by the Swiss Longhorns, playing alphorns.<\/p>\n<h2>Carmel Christkindlmarkt, Indiana: Authentic German Holiday Market<\/h2>\n<p>Carmel, Indiana&#8217;s Christkindlmarkt, open through December 24, is committed to authentic German holiday traditions. CEO Maria Murphy emphasizes their dedication to genuine German experiences, from unique food offerings to traditional crafts.<\/p>\n<h2>Christmas Village in Baltimore, Maryland: Celebrating German Heritage<\/h2>\n<p>Running through December 24, Baltimore&#8217;s Christmas Village pays homage to the city&#8217;s German roots. The market, situated in the Inner Harbor, features a variety of vendors and festive attractions, including a Gl\u00fchwein Pyramid and a Ferris wheel.<\/p>\n<h2>Christmas in Natchez, Mississippi: Southern Charm Meets Holiday Spirit<\/h2>\n<p>Natchez, Mississippi, known as the &#8220;Christmas Capital of the South,&#8221; celebrates its heritage and scenic location on the Mississippi River with a month-long Christmas event through December 27, featuring a European Christmas Village.<\/p>\n<h2>Solvang Julefest, California: A Taste of Denmark in the U.S.<\/h2>\n<p>Solvang Julefest in California, lasting until January 6, 2024, offers a Danish Christmas experience. Mayor Mark Infanti describes Solvang as a Danish-settled city, where visitors can enjoy guided candlelight tours and festive light shows.<\/p>\n<h2>More U.S. Christmas Markets to Explore<\/h2>\n<p>The holiday spirit extends to various other U.S. locations, each offering unique experiences:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Washington, D.C.&#8217;s Downtown Holiday Market:<\/strong> Over 100 vendors with live music and seasonal activities.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Union Square Holiday Market in New York City:<\/strong> A traditional market with over 200 vendors.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Georgetown Christmas Market in Colorado: <\/strong>A European-style market with traditional German food and gifts.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Pittsburgh&#8217;s Peoples Gas Holiday Market: <\/strong>A festive market in the city&#8217;s Cultural District.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Savannah Christmas Market in Georgia:<\/strong> A blend of European and Southern traditions in historic Savannah.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Carmel Christkindlmarkt, Carmel, Indiana: <\/strong>Saxony-style market with the only Gl\u00fchwein Pyramid in the US.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Bethlehem Christkindlmarkt, Bethlehem, Pennsylvania: <\/strong>Celebrates with handmade items and festive performances.<\/li>\n<li><strong>European Christmas Market, St. Paul, Minnesota:<\/strong> Inspired by German and Austrian open-air markets.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Denver Christkindlmarket, Denver, Colorado: <\/strong>A festive gathering at Civic Center Park with European and local vendors.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Old World Christmas Market, Elkhart Lake, Wisconsin: <\/strong>10-day event with artisan items and traditional German fare.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Downtown Holiday Market, Washington, D.C.:<\/strong> Over 70 vendors in the nation&#8217;s capital.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Savannah Christmas Market, Savannah, Georgia:<\/strong> Blends European and Southern traditions.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Christkindlmarket Chicago, Chicago, Illinois: <\/strong>Daley Plaza transforms into a Nuremberg-inspired market.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Christmas Village in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania: <\/strong>German-style market in Love Park.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Kerstmarkt, Holland, Michigan:<\/strong> European-style market celebrating Dutch heritage<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>These U.S. <a href=\"https:\/\/culture.org\/art-and-culture\/music\/top-12-christmas-albums-of-2023\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Christmas<\/a> markets, each unique in its celebration of <strong>cultural heritage and holiday spirit<\/strong>, provide a fairy tale experience without needing to travel abroad. From Michigan to California, these markets offer a blend of traditional European charm and local flavor, making them must-visit destinations during the holiday season.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"","protected":false},"author":10028,"featured_media":169030,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"footnotes":""},"categories":[852],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-169029","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-art-events"],"acf":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/culture.org\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/169029"}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/culture.org\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/culture.org\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/culture.org\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/10028"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/culture.org\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=169029"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/culture.org\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/169029\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/culture.org\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/169030"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/culture.org\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=169029"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/culture.org\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=169029"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/culture.org\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=169029"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}