"Growing up in Germany the Christkindlmarkt belonged to Christmas like the Christmas tree and presents. As a child we loved the smells and taste of roasted almonds, fresh gingerbread and chocolate covered treats. As an adult a weekly get together with old friends at the Glühwein booth is still my favorite tradition."

"Anna B.”

"I have fond memories of attending the Christkindlmarket Chicago held in the Loop neighborhood of the city. The authentic offerings evoke special memories of my family’s traditions. I look forward to continuing these traditions with my children in a more intimate setting that the Carmel Christkindlmarkrt will offer market-goers here in our own remarkable city."

"Janelle”

"Christkindlmarkt brings me back “home.” The holiday season doesn’t start until you visit Christkindlmarkt. It’s our family tradition to visit the market each year in Austria, Slovenia or Germany.  Last year we visited Schonbrunn Vienna but with Christkindlmarkt coming to Carmel, a piece of “magic” is coming near my home and I couldn’t be more excited."

"Petra P.”

"Walking among the vendors at a German market not only evokes favorite holiday toy memories, but transports my senses to another culture.  The global spirit of Christmas fills my soul."


"Teneen D.”

"We are so excited to join the Christkindlmarkt for its first year. We visited a similar market when we lived in Austria daily in the winter. Its about bundling up, chatting while holding a warm drink, its about friends and family. A perfect place for a warm chocolate and delicious truffles….
Herzlichen Wilkommen!"

"Joann and Roland * Xchocol’Art"