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2018.12.07 11:06 GMT+8

Popular Christmas markets open again in Germany

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Germany's popular Christmas markets are back in business, and the Gluehwein is flowing in Heidelberg's old town – under the city's landmark castle.

Spread across several city squares, Heidelberg's Christmas market offers some 140 stalls along with an ice rink and a carousel for children. The market is open well into the evening through Dec. 22.

A pyramid and an illuminated statue are seen at the traditional Christmas market in Heidelberg, Germany. /AP Photo

Lights shine in front of the castle at the traditional Christmas market in Heidelberg, Germany. /AP Photo

The Old Bridge and the castle in background are seen on the way to the traditional Christmas market in Heidelberg, Germany. /AP Photo

People use an ice rink at the traditional Christmas market in Heidelberg, Germany. /AP Photo

A girl sits on the ground as she takes part in a Christmas story telling performance at the traditional Christmas market in Heidelberg, Germany. /AP Photo

Gingerbread hearts are seen at the traditional Christmas market in Heidelberg, Germany. /AP Photo

People pay a visit to the traditional Christmas market with a turning pyramid in Heidelberg, Germany. /AP Photo

Christmas markets, large and small, are a feature of most German cities during Advent. Heidelberg's is one of the most picturesque Christmas markets, with the illuminated castle presiding over the festivities.

Traditional offerings include gingerbread hearts, often emblazoned with Christmas messages.

(Cover: The Christmas market in the Old Town of Heidelberg underneath the famous castle is one of most picturesque Christmas markets in southern Germany. /AP Photo)

Source(s): AP
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