Christmas Markets

Chelsea Christmas Market NYC

Never been a big mall shopper, especially at Christmas. I prefer Christmas markets when I can get them.

I fell in love with Christmas markets in the cities and villages of Europe where they run all through Advent. They started off as basically the only place one could buy locally handmade Christmas decorations and seasonal delicacies. The US has embraced them as well with Christmas markets popping up everywhere during the season. They have now expanded into more elaborate Christmas craft fairs for Christmas-specific wares as well as stocking stuffers and small gifts.

So glad to find that Joburg has them too. (Could have guessed with all the German, Dutch and British influence about.)

These are some I will try:

* The annual Parkview Charity Christmas Market.

It has a Champagne & Oyster Bar and Santa’s Beer tent!

The German Country Club

* The German Country Club Christmas Market. It's German!

* The Irene Village Market on the shady grounds of the Smuts House Museum about 40 kilometres north of Johannesburg. This arts market is awesome all the time. The fact that it's Christmas only makes it better!



 



* The Christmas Flea Market. It's French!


















* The Parktown North Christmas Market. Dogs are welcome!