Christmas in Germany

[RobThatsMe]

Hello Friends,

I had my first chance to visit a traditional German Christmas Market last night. My wife, Cristi, arrived yesterday, and we took a stroll through the village last evening.

The Christmas Market is setup with booths and displays from local artists, craftsmen and food specialties for the season. All of the lighting is with candles and is so beautiful. The carolers carry touches as they walk through the village chanting and singing songs of old. The Siegburg, Germany Christmas Market is a small one, but if famous for it's traditional, non-commercialized atmosphere.

Tomorrow we go on to Nuermberg to see the Christmas Market there. It is world famous and very large. I will take some pictures and share. From there, on Friday morning, Cristi and go on to Hintertux, Austria to spend the holiday.

Hopefully I have attached the pictures I took of the Christmas Market last night to this thread. It will show the carolers, an isle at the market, a blacksmith, and an artisan display. These were taken at night, so they may be a little dark. If they don't come across on this. I'll resend the pics separately.

Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays to all,

Rob

 

[RobThatsMe]

2nd pic

2nd pic

another picture... guess I have to to 1 per reply.

 

[RobThatsMe]

third one in the group.

third one in the group.

Getting the hang of it now.

 

[RobThatsMe]

Last picture from Siegburg... more to come next week

Last picture from Siegburg... more to come next week

I wont be back on my computer until Dec 27th. I will send more of our trip then.

... I'm off in search of Alps!

 

[Turkey Hunter]

Enjoy the Christmas time in the Alps.
Have a very Merry Christmas and a healthy and prosperous New year.

God Bless,

Ben

 

[hensylee]

Rob, those are just awesome. There are two men in the carolers in robes. Reckon they are priests? I am enjoying your tours so very much. Thank you for sharing. You are giving us an education about Germany.

Mayhap at Easter you will see the Passion Play. Germany is famous for it. I saw a German group in Lake Wales, Fl. who did the German passion play (in an orange grove). They were the actual group from Germany and what a display it was. They did it every year for many years. Animals, and everything.

 

[LUVMyBirman]

Hey Rob! Thank you for sharing. Enjoy your time over there this holiday season! My husband just visited the Christmas Village in Colonge. Second time there. He says it is a great experience. He also likes the catherdrial. He brought back a really neat painting. As with anything....I am sure it does not do the structure justice!

Have fun!
http://www.stadt-koeln.de/en/koelntourismus/sehenswuerdigkeiten/dom/artikel/01221/index.html

 

[RobThatsMe]

Hi Gina,

Your husband was in Cologne!! I am working only 15 minutes from Cologne. I go there often. Will you also get a chance to come over? It would be fun to see you if you get over. Perhaps during a time when I have Cristi over here.

Hope you and your family have a wonderful Christmas!

Rob

 

[Mb]

Dear Rob:

Those photos are awesome. Makes one want to get there next year.

Wishing you and yours, a wonderful holiday.

Marybeth

 

[RobThatsMe]

Hi Gina,

I forgot.... The Cathedral in Cologne has 509 steps to the top of the dome.
I have climbed them 3 times this year!

If you come over... Bring your snickers!

Rob

 

[LUVMyBirman]

Bet it was beautiful Rob. That is how it has been explained to me. At this point....we may just wait until next Christmas....so we can soak all of the "wonders in"! Hit Zurich maybe

Merry Christmas!

PS. for those of us the climbed to the top of the Mother Cabrini shrine during the Golden Reunion......how many steps were there? Anyone recall? It was drizzling, bit foggy. And I do remember the sign in the brush half way up saying "watch out for cats"! LOL. Took a whole half second for that to register!

 

[Jan]

HI Gina

It was 373 steps !!!

and I think the sign said "Beware of Snakes"

Yes it was foggy and damp, but do you recall when we made it too the top we all waved for a picture to be taken for Bonnie?

Keep smiling

Jan

 

[Mary]

Hi, Rob.
My son was in Frankfurt today.
Unfortunately it was only to make a connecting flight to Iraq.
But it was still nice to think that a VR member was in the same country as he was.
Best wishes and have a Merry Christmas!

 

[labguides]

<<Unfortunately it was only to make a connecting flight to Iraq.>.

Not a fun place to be!!! Our son-in-law has been in Iraq since March.

 

[Guest]

Rob,

Looks and sounds like you're having a wonderful time! Thanks for sharing the pics!

MERRY CHRISTMAS!

Thoughts/prayers that each of us experiences peace and happiness this season.



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[Christina L]

It does look wonderful, Rob -

It does look wonderful, Rob -

Merry Christmas! Have a wonderful time "over there"!

Christina L

 

[labguides]

We spent one December in southern Germany. We went to Christmas Markets in big cities and small villages .. and loved all of them. We saved our gluwein mugs and use them each Christmas. Brings back wonderful memories.

 

[Rain]

I just love your pictures, Rob!!

I just love your pictures, Rob!!

Wow, Rob!! You lucky little bugger, you. Your pictures of Germany are always so beautiful. So sweet of you to share them with us.

Check out this picture Gina and Jan!! Oh, the memories.........