Where I have been in the Czech Republic, every town was either setting up, or about to open its Christmas Markets. I am sure they provide entertainment for the people of the town. They have Christmas decorations, toys of varying types, food and all sorts of entertainment. Some of the markets were huge, as in Prague, whilst others have been quite small. However, they were all well attended and everyone seemed to be having fun. My only hesitation in coming out wholeheartedly in favour was that they spoiled for me the beautiful squares. I guess I was in the minority.
We have to have holly
Beautiful Wooden Toys
More beautiful wooden toys
A Christmas Angel
Another one
An antique Czech glass ornament
Beautiful beeswax candles
These donut like sweets are traditional Christmas fare. They are made of dough, then rolled in sugar, cinnamon and walnut or almonds. They are called Trdelnih and taste similar to donuts except they are roasted over coals and not deep fried.
First the dough is rolled into cigar like shapes
The finished product
Another name is Worm - you can see why
The Tree
I love wandering around Christmas market especially on a crisp winter day. I like the wooden toys in your images.
By: Just Add Attitude on December 11, 2011
at 12:32 am
It was fun
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By: Liz Litzow on December 11, 2011
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Such a beautiful range of angels to look at, it would be hard to choose only one!
By: Yvette on December 11, 2011
at 3:59 am
Yes I know what you mean
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By: Liz Litzow on December 11, 2011
at 4:01 am
All of your Christmas decor are awesome 🙂
By: jakesprinter on December 11, 2011
at 5:18 am
Thankyou
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By: Liz Litzow on December 11, 2011
at 9:16 am
I have always wanted to go to a European Christmas market; thanks for the armchair trip!
By: composerinthegarden on December 11, 2011
at 6:03 am
You are most welcome
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By: Liz Litzow on December 11, 2011
at 9:20 am
A Hungarian cafe recently opened up near where we live and they make those bready donut things. Very tasty!
By: cityhippyfarmgirl on December 11, 2011
at 7:44 am
Oh how interesting – what do they call them?
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By: Liz Litzow on December 11, 2011
at 9:16 am
Ahh I do love wooden toys. So many seem to be plastic nowadays!
By: Lorraine @ Not Quite Nigella on December 11, 2011
at 11:25 am
They were lovely
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By: Liz Litzow on December 11, 2011
at 7:57 pm
The stained glass angels are lovely. And my nephews would love some of the wooden toys. What a fun post.
Kathy
By: Kathryn McCullough on December 11, 2011
at 12:28 pm
You will have to go. The angels were gorgeous
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By: Liz Litzow on December 11, 2011
at 7:58 pm
They are all so nice dear Liz, during these days should be amazing to travel in Europe. Thank you, with my love, nia
By: niasunset on December 11, 2011
at 1:19 pm
Thank you – I really enjoyed Eastern Europe
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By: Liz Litzow on December 11, 2011
at 7:59 pm
Beautiful post! I would love to be somewhere in Europe in the weeks before Christmas but I never have. It would be fun to see everything decorated and all the wonderful things you could buy for the holidays!
By: thirdeyemom on December 11, 2011
at 1:20 pm
Yes….before Christmas in Europe is really beautiful
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By: Liz Litzow on December 11, 2011
at 7:59 pm
looks fab and a great read 🙂 thank you for sharing! hope all is well back in Oz!
By: mrsoaroundtheworld on December 11, 2011
at 9:50 pm
Just got back …. I guess it is !!
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By: Liz Litzow on December 11, 2011
at 9:52 pm
Gorgeous holiday images!
By: Marcie on December 11, 2011
at 10:10 pm
Yes they are aren’t they – glad you liked them
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By: Liz Litzow on December 12, 2011
at 12:45 am
Christmas markets are such a great European tradition that I hope they will continue for many years to come. Yes, I agree, some of them spoil a bit the lovely streets and squares; however, they bring other benefits and, in these tough economic times, I guess that they help some people to survive.
By: Mulino Dominillo on December 12, 2011
at 11:51 am
Cool! You get to see how they prepare Trdelnik.
hey jakesprinter!
By: rommel on December 15, 2011
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