Me and friend Jamie
My Souvenir Gluehwein MugA couple nights ago I finally made it to the ChristkindleMarkt in downtown Chicago. It is an imitation of the WeinachtMarkt that originated in Germany and Alsace. They street markets associated with the celebration of Christmas during the four weeks of Advent where they sell crafts or handmade items such as nativity scenes, nutcrackers, toys, books, and ornaments; treats such as lebkuchen, gingerbread, and candied nuts; and you can enjoy German food such as bratwurst, sauerkraut, potato pancakes, and curry fries while drinking Gluehwein (hot mulled wine) or Eierpunsch (an egg-based warm alcoholic drink). If you look back on my blog last December you will read about me experiencing this for the first time but in the originating country of Germany. LOVE IT! Jamie and I went in the below zero weather and drank a little hot wine while walking around a little bit but spent most of time huddled in the big warming hut. Really glad that I finally made it up there before Christmas but it was also a bit heartwrenching at the same time. Seeing all the familiar treats, drinking the wine, and hearing bits of German being spoken tugged at my heart-strings as it reminded me of Germany and how I miss being there. Maybe one day I will make it to German WeinachtMarkt again. I’d say it’s a pretty good possibility ;)
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