https://community.aarp.org/t5/Destinations/5-U-S-Holiday-Markets-to-Get-You-in-the-Christmas-Spirit-AARP/m-p/2578430#M13571 <DIV><DIV>FROM THE ARTICLE - SEE ARTICLE FOR MORE!!!</DIV><DIV>&nbsp;</DIV><DIV>Offering handcrafted gifts and delicious treats, these shops are a destination.</DIV><DIV>&nbsp;</DIV><DIV>By Rebecca Treon, AARP. Published November 12, 2024.</DIV><DIV>&nbsp;</DIV><DIV>The twinkling lights, Christmas carols, aroma of baked goods, rows of vendors, and bustling shoppers of holiday markets conjure feelings of nostalgia, making them a destination for centuries. Christmas markets originated in Germany in the 15th century – among the oldest is the Dresden Striezelmarkt, which started in 1434. The tradition spread throughout Europe and eventually to the United States, becoming more popular in recent decades.&nbsp;</DIV></DIV><DIV>&nbsp;</DIV><P><SPAN><A href="https://www.aarp.org/travel/vacation-ideas/family/info-2024/holiday-markets.html" target="_blank" rel="noopener">https://www.aarp.org/travel/vacation-ideas/family/info-2024/holiday-markets.html</A></SPAN></P> Sun, 17 Nov 2024 21:44:55 GMT SummerOnTheWay1 2024-11-17T21:44:55Z https://community.aarp.org/t5/Destinations/5-U-S-Holiday-Markets-to-Get-You-in-the-Christmas-Spirit-AARP/m-p/2578430#M13571 <DIV><DIV>FROM THE ARTICLE - SEE ARTICLE FOR MORE!!!</DIV><DIV>&nbsp;</DIV><DIV>Offering handcrafted gifts and delicious treats, these shops are a destination.</DIV><DIV>&nbsp;</DIV><DIV>By Rebecca Treon, AARP. Published November 12, 2024.</DIV><DIV>&nbsp;</DIV><DIV>The twinkling lights, Christmas carols, aroma of baked goods, rows of vendors, and bustling shoppers of holiday markets conjure feelings of nostalgia, making them a destination for centuries. Christmas markets originated in Germany in the 15th century – among the oldest is the Dresden Striezelmarkt, which started in 1434. The tradition spread throughout Europe and eventually to the United States, becoming more popular in recent decades.&nbsp;</DIV></DIV><DIV>&nbsp;</DIV><P><SPAN><A href="https://www.aarp.org/travel/vacation-ideas/family/info-2024/holiday-markets.html" target="_blank" rel="noopener">https://www.aarp.org/travel/vacation-ideas/family/info-2024/holiday-markets.html</A></SPAN></P> Sun, 17 Nov 2024 21:44:55 GMT https://community.aarp.org/t5/Destinations/5-U-S-Holiday-Markets-to-Get-You-in-the-Christmas-Spirit-AARP/m-p/2578430#M13571 SummerOnTheWay1 2024-11-17T21:44:55Z https://community.aarp.org/t5/Destinations/5-U-S-Holiday-Markets-to-Get-You-in-the-Christmas-Spirit-AARP/m-p/2584579#M13621 <P>Which of the U.S. holiday markets have you visited that really got you into the Christmas spirit? Are there any unique handcrafted gifts or special treats you would recommend checking out at these markets?</P> Thu, 19 Dec 2024 08:01:51 GMT https://community.aarp.org/t5/Destinations/5-U-S-Holiday-Markets-to-Get-You-in-the-Christmas-Spirit-AARP/m-p/2584579#M13621 MaxwellJ616541 2024-12-19T08:01:51Z