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Thanksgiving is over, and Christmas Shopping season is upon us. And we're all tired of the "traditional" malls, big box stores, Amazon, Ebay, etc. So this week #NipClub reserved a special night at the world famous CHRISTKINDLMARKET in beautiful downtown Chicago.
The Christkindlmarket Chicago brings a cherished German and European tradition with international flair and local charm to Chicago. Chicago's largest open-air Christmas festival is an enchanting and inviting holiday village nestled in the center of the city’s downtown. Inspired by the 16th century Christkindlesmarkt in Nuremberg, Germany, one of the first holiday markets of its kind, the Christkindlmarket is well-known for its vendors’ high quality gifts and food, holiday cheer, and for being the ideal place for families to create their own holiday traditions.
The Christkind, a fairy-like being dressed in gold and white robes with a crown upon her golden locks, is the namesake of the Christkindlmarket Chicago. Christkind folklore dates back to the 1500s and stems from traditional customs: parades during the holiday season were guided by one “grand” angel, the Christkind. Since then, and still today, she is the bearer of gifts to most children in German speaking countries, much like Santa Claus is in the United States. Traditionally, gifts are exchanged December 24th and delivered by the Christkind, who leaves gifts under the Christmas tree and disappears before the children can catch a glimpse of her.
The booths and shops are outside in tents and lean-toos, to dress warm. It's in the exclusive downtown Magnificent Mile so it's not uncommon for shoppers to wear their holiday best outdoor gear while they shop. If you need help getting a special outfit, contact #NipClub Outfitters @RealFakeGator, or @TinyPearlCat to get you that special outfit.
There will be plenty of booths of unique Christmas Gifts for you to buy and share, there is a burning yule log surrounded by benches to warm up and sip some "Christmas Spirit", our barktenders will have a booth with terrific traditional german market foods, and of course great drinks to warm you up. And our DJ's will be spinning great music for you to enjoy or even dance a little in the clearing by the yule log pit.
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| Many folks dress up for the Market. Here, @Kittehboi dressed up as one of the misfit toys from Rudolph The Red Nosed Reindeer. |
@CinniMini2, Oreo & Hydrox are bundled up and ready to shop
Bangers and mash
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| Bratwurst, WeinerSchitzel, Sauerbraten, Kraut and Sweet Sour Cabbage |
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| Tempura Vegetables with a side of Fries |
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| Potato Pancakes and Applesauce |
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| Fresh Fruit Cheesecake |
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| Bavarian Dessert Assortment |
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