Silent night, sparkling lights, and hearts full of joy Dec 24, 2024

Silent night, sparkling lights, and hearts full of joy

Christmas markets in Germany are a cherished holiday tradition that welcome visitors into a magical world of twinkling lights, festive music, and delicious seasonal treats. These markets date back to the Middle Ages and are held in town squares throughout Germany, with iconic examples in cities such as Nuremberg, Munich, and Dresden. Each market displays unique regional crafts and festive customs. Here, guests can discover handcrafted ornaments, wooden toys, and cozy winter accessories, along with specialties like Glühwein (mulled wine), Lebkuchen (gingerbread), and roasted nuts—ideal for enjoying while immersing themselves in the enchanting atmosphere.

© Cyril Gosselin/Getty Images

palette

Today in History

Dec 24, 2018The birthplace of a classic Christmas carol
Dec 24, 2019Dashing through the snow
Dec 24, 2020Hey, don t you guys have somewhere to be?
Dec 24, 2021Smoking nights in Austria
Dec 24, 2022Christmas Eve
Dec 24, 2023Christmas Eve
Dec 24, 2025Christmas Eve

More Desktop Wallpapers:

Sep 30, 2020All eyes on moths
Feb 6, 20262026 Winter Olympics
Dec 31, 2018A new tradition in London
Jul 19, 2023Crescent Lake near Dunhuang, China
Dec 4, 2018A viewer with a view
Aug 4, 2019Pups of the prairie
Mar 10, 2025National Napping Day
Dec 4, 2021Cheetah mother and cub
Sep 17, 2018Gateway to America
Nov 7, 2018A triumph of light
Sep 12, 2022Chestnut-eared aracari in the Pantanal, Brazil
Oct 27, 2024Polar Bear Week
Jan 19, 2019It’s Art Deco Weekend in Miami
Jun 14, 2022Museum Mile Festival
Jan 17, 2021On the Route of the Waterfalls
Jan 18, 2018Entoloma hochstetteri mushroom at Lake Mahinapua, New Zealand
Jun 23, 2020Flowers by the sea
Dec 2, 2025Alaska National Interest Lands Conservation Act anniversary
Aug 26, 2025Trullo buildings in Alberobello, Apulia, Italy
Aug 19, 2024National Aviation Day
Sep 27, 2018High seas commerce
Nov 4, 2020Caribou on the move
Sep 17, 2024Mid-Autumn Festival
Jun 2, 2020Falling for the Canadian Rockies
Nov 25, 2018‘Ciao’ from Varenna
May 12, 2019The parenting of a piping plover
May 15, 2020The last thing seen by Wile E. Coyote
Sep 6, 2019The old guard at Old San Juan
Jul 11, 2023World Population Day
Jun 12, 2018Celebrating Helsinki’s birthday at the Kiasma Museum