Tag Archives: Christkindl Market

What I wore to a Christmas Market

Posted on November 26, 2019 by carmen

I got several compliments on my newly thrifted jacket (made by Parsley and Sage). I wore it for the first time to the Fashion History Museum recently and now to Fair November. Ever since I heard about Fair November, we … Continue reading →

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Real women wear fake fur

Posted on December 7, 2015 by carmen

WHY? … because they have compassion. This is the 19th year of Kitchener’s German Christmas market. I have been going to the Christkindl Market every year. I was so happy to spot these fashionable ladies wearing faux fur. This is … Continue reading →

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Christmas Fairs and Markets

Posted on December 20, 2014 by carmen

One of the things I like to do during the Christmas season is go to fairs and markets. I enjoy the festivities: the atmosphere, Christmas music, meeting friends, talking to venders and I believe in supporting local artisans and vendors. … Continue reading →

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Christmas Traditions

Posted on December 25, 2013 by carmen

Every time I hear the word tradition – the song from Fiddler on the Roof plays in my mind. Tradition … Traditions can be good to keep and fun to do. Two of the things we enjoy are going to … Continue reading →

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Fair November

Posted on November 24, 2013 by carmen

Christmas is around the corner with only a month before we light the Christmas candles and sing Silent Night. Until then there’s shopping and preparations, decorations to put up. One of the things I enjoy are Christmas markets and artisan … Continue reading →

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Kitchener’s Christkindl Market

Posted on December 8, 2012 by carmen

Every December, I go to enjoy the sights and sounds and tastes of Kitchener’s annual German Christmas Market; Towering Christmas trees adorned with lights and pretty ornaments, Christmas carols echoing through the air, fresh-off-the-grill potato pancakes, giant pretzels, hot glühwein (mulled … Continue reading →

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