Christmas Market Munich

By Cristina Berna and Eric Thomsen

The largest and oldest Christmas market in Munich was first documented as a Nikolaimarkt (Nikolausmarkt) in 1310, making it one of the oldest Christmas markets in the German-speaking world.
It started as the Welcoming of Christ the Child Christ Kind in German at the beginning of the four Sundays of Advent that ends with Christmas Day, which is the 25 December.
The Christmas market is a fair connected with the seasonal period and infused with our religion, which very much organized everybody´s lives back then.
In Medieval times, rights to hold fairs were often granted by the feudal lords to convents and bishoprics both as income generation for the religious work and as a city development tool. Many towns trace their prosperity to the market rights. The close association between the local cathedral and the Christmas market is still evident although the taxes now go elsewhere.

• Language: English
• Publisher: Books on Demand
• Release date: Sep 19, 2023
• ISBN: 9783758384844

Cristina Berna

Cristina Berna liebt das Fotografieren und Schreiben. Sie schreibt, um ein vielfältiges Publikum zu unterhalten.

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About the authors

Cristina Berna loves photographing and writing. She also creates designs and advice on fashion and styling.

Eric Thomsen has published in science, economics and law, created exhibitions and arranged concerts.

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Cover picture: Propeller Pyramid Christmas Market Rindermarkt, Munich, image: Russavia

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Inside Christmas Market at Marienplatz, Munich, image: Usie

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Below: Frauenkirche, its twin towers a symbol of

Munich, image: Diliff https://de.wikipedia.org/wiki/Datei:Frauenkirche_Munich_-_View_from_Peterskirche_Tower2.jpg

Contents

Introduction

Short history

Munich

Christmas Market Marienplatz

Christmas Market Neuhauserstrasse

Christmas Market Sendlinger Tor

Christmas Market at Englischer Garten

Medieval performance

Schwabing Christmas Market

More Christmas Markets in Munich

Krampus, Munich Christmas Market, image: MGA73bot2 Krampus is a horned half-goat, half-demon. During Christmas, Krampus punishes children who have misbehaved.

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Introduction

The largest and oldest Christmas market in Munich was first documented as a Nikolaimarkt (Nikolausmarkt) in 1310, making it one of the oldest Christmas markets in the Germanspeaking world.

It started as the Welcoming of Christ the Child – Christ Kind in German – at the beginning of the four Sundays of Advent that ends with Christmas Day, which is the 25 December.

The Christmas market is a fair connected with the seasonal period and