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For the 14th year in a row, Daley Plaza will be hosting Chicago Christkindlmarket 2009 (aka Kringle Market), a traditional German Christmas Market, from November 25th to December 24th, 2009. Christkindlmarket 2009 will feature handmade gifts including ornaments, candles, woodcarvings, cuckoo-clocks, European chocolates, beer steins, toys, glass blown items and toys.

Featuring more than 50 vendors, Chicago Christkindlmarket 2009 will include both gift and food vendors. Traditional treats include hot cider, hot chocolate and spiced wine – with many German Christmas Market favorites such as bratwurst, schnitzel, strudel, potato pancakes and more. Kringle Market has been a holiday tradition in Chicago for 14 years and would be a great experience for anyone wanting to get out in the city during the season.

Christkindlmarket also provides a great opportunity to view Chicago’s 2009 Christmas Tree and Santa Claus at Daley Plaza.

Christkindlmarket is located at the intersection of Washington and Dearborn. Kringle Market is open Nov 25-Dec 24, 2009; Sun-Thur 11am–8pm; Fri-Sat 11am 9pm;

Christkindlemart 2009

See, taste and hear the holiday cheer. Experience a traditional Christkindlemarket 2009, based on the century old markets in Germany, in the heart of downtown Chicago. Kringle Market features German and International vendors who display hand crafted ornaments, toys and unique gifts as well as traditional German foods, sweets and beverages. For further information on Christkindlemarket / Kringle Market, a detailed list for vendors, special events and entertainment please visit Christkindlemarket.com.