Black Friday was much nicer here than it is in the States. Instead of people trampling others to death to get a 50% off Barbie or Game Boy, the Christmas markets open. Christkindlmarkts crop up in squares around (most) towns and sell all sorts of interesting items. I cannot go into too much detail here, lest I give away presents, but I can mention that there are many handicrafts and delicious foods. The gem of every Christkindlmarkt is the Gluhwein. Each stall serving this mulled wine has a different, no doubt jealously guarded, recipe, so each has a different taste. It is served piping hot and helps cut through the cold, warming with every sip. The Gluhwein is served in a collectible cup that is unique to the stall and changes every year. You can keep the cup, or return it to the stand and get a refund. So far, we have kept all the cups, though I suppose that if we start getting doubles, we will return the cups.
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