Every year the Kassel Market is given a theme that has something to do with fairy tales and/or the Brothers Grimm. At one point, the fairytale duo lived in Kassel and the city is on their "fairytale route." It is magical festival both in the day and at night. Like any carnival or festival, it consists of small wooden buildings selling things: crepes, brats, toys, beer, gluhwein, artisan items, sweets, kiddie rides etc.
Why does it surpass other festivals in magical mystique? Maybe the romantic white lights... or maybe because it occurs at Christmas time when people spirits are happy... Who knows??? As a German from Bavaria told us last night, every market has its own feel. I hope next year that we can experience one of the festivals with from the middle ages.
For now, here are some pictures from Kassel Weihnachten 2012. Please allow some time for them to load. Merry Christmas and we love you all!
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