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15 of the Best Christmas Markets Around the World for for Holiday Shopping

Nothing sets the holiday mood quite like a Christmas market. Every year, vendors around the world gather to peddle decorations, sweet treats and stocking stuffers to locals and tourists alike. Those looking to purchase gifts for friends and family will find no shortage of handmade goods. Many markets also feature kid-friendly activities, including ice skating rinks and photo ops with Saint Nick himself. Ahead, 15 festive Christmas markets that can’t be missed. Vienna Vienna Christmas Market. Dating back all the way to the 1200s, Vienna’s Christmas market is by far one of the most traditional. Set beneath the stunning scenery of the city’s historic rathaus, snack on gingerbread and shop more than 100 vendors from late November through Christmas Day. Edinburgh, Scotland The Edinburgh Winter Festival in 2017. The Edinburgh Winter Festival, open from late November through the first week of January, is chock-full of stalls for shopping handmade goods, gifts and tasty treats. Take a spin on the fair’s ferris wheel or enjoy other rides including a Helter Skelter slide and the Starflyer swing. New York Bryant Park Winter Village in 2022. With more than 100 kiosks to browse, visitors to Bryant Park’s Winter Village can shop a huge selection of goods, including apparel, decorations, jewelry and artwork. Open

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