Nov 28, 2016

Christmas markets are opening across Germany this week in a tradition that dates back centuries, Getty reports. For the next four weeks the Christmas markets, which are usually located on the main square of the hosting town or village, will provide holiday cheer with mulled wine, sausages, Christmas ornaments and other delights.

: SCHLITZ, GERMANY – NOVEMBER 27: The effigy of a giant candle stands at the annual Christmas Market on November 26, 2016 in Schlitz, Germany. Christmas markets are opening across Germany this week in a tradition that dates back centuries. For the next four weeks the Christmas markets, which are usually located on the main square of the hosting town or village, will provide holiday cheer with mulled wine, sausages, Christmas ornaments and other delights. (Photo by Hannelore Foerster/Getty Images)

: Picture shows the illumination at the annual Christmas Market at the castle of Goedens in Sande, nothern Germany, on November 27, 2016. (AFP PHOTO / PATRIK STOLLARZ)

: Picture shows the illumination at the annual Christmas Market at the castle of Goedens in Sande, nothern Germany, on November 27, 2016. (AFP PHOTO / PATRIK STOLLARZ)

: Picture shows the illumination at the annual Christmas Market at the castle of Goedens in Sande, nothern Germany, on November 27, 2016. (AFP PHOTO / PATRIK STOLLARZ)

: SCHLITZ, GERMANY – NOVEMBER 27: Visitors walk among stalls at the annual Christmas Market on November 26, 2016 in Schlitz, Germany. Christmas markets are opening across Germany this week in a tradition that dates back centuries. For the next four weeks the Christmas markets, which are usually located on the main square of the hosting town or village, will provide holiday cheer with mulled wine, sausages, Christmas ornaments and other delights. (Photo by Hannelore Foerster/Getty Images)

: SCHLITZ, GERMANY – NOVEMBER 27: Wooden stars at a stall at the annual Christmas Market on November 26, 2016 in Schlitz, Germany. Christmas markets are opening across Germany this week in a tradition that dates back centuries. For the next four weeks the Christmas markets, which are usually located on the main square of the hosting town or village, will provide holiday cheer with mulled wine, sausages, Christmas ornaments and other delights. (Photo by Hannelore Foerster/Getty Images)

: People visit a stand decorated with a nutcracker during the Christmas Fair in Erfurt, central Germany, Monday, Nov. 28, 2016. The Erfurt Christmas Market is one of the most beautiful Christmas Markets in the whole of Germany. The square is beautifully decorated with a huge, candle-lit Christmas tree and a large, hand-carved wooden creche. (AP Photo/Jens Meyer)

: A girl rides a horse on a merry-go-round on the Christmas market in Frankfurt, Germany, Monday, Nov. 28, 2016.(AP Photo/Michael Probst)

: An Advent wreath with candles stands in front of the Mariendom (Cathedral of Mary) during the Christmas Fair in Erfurt, central Germany, Monday, Nov. 28, 2016. The Erfurt Christmas Market is one of the most beautiful Christmas Markets in the whole of Germany. The square is beautifully decorated with a huge, candle-lit Christmas tree and a large, hand-carved wooden creche. (AP Photo/Jens Meyer)

: In this picture taken with a long time exposure people walk along the Christmas Fair in front of the Mariendom (Cathedral of Mary) and St. Severi’s Church in Erfurt, central Germany, Monday, Nov. 28, 2016. The Erfurt Christmas Market is one of the most beautiful Christmas Markets in the whole of Germany. The square is beautifully decorated with a huge, candle-lit Christmas tree and a large, hand-carved wooden creche. (AP Photo/Jens Meyer)

: An Advent wreath with candles stands in front of the Mariendom (Cathedral of Mary) during the Christmas Fair in Erfurt, central Germany, Monday, Nov. 28, 2016. The Erfurt Christmas Market is one of the most beautiful Christmas Markets in the whole of Germany. The square is beautifully decorated with a huge, candle-lit Christmas tree and a large, hand-carved wooden creche. (AP Photo/Jens Meyer)

: A German Christmas pyramid stands in front of the Mariendom (Cathedral of Mary) during the Christmas Fair in Erfurt, central Germany, Monday, Nov. 28, 2016. The Erfurt Christmas Market is one of the most beautiful Christmas Markets in the whole of Germany. The square is beautifully decorated with a huge, candle-lit Christmas tree and a large, hand-carved wooden creche. (AP Photo/Jens Meyer)

: People walk in front of a stand decorated with Christmas stars during the Christmas Fair in Erfurt, central Germany, Monday, Nov. 28, 2016. The Erfurt Christmas Market is one of the most beautiful Christmas Markets in the whole of Germany. The square is beautifully decorated with a huge, candle-lit Christmas tree and a large, hand-carved wooden creche. (AP Photo/Jens Meyer)

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