It’s that time again when the annual Christkindlmarket comes to Chicago, IL. This winter event brings in more than one million people, including residents from here in Uptown and West Rogers Park as well as visitors from across the country. Over 20 years has passed since this cherished tradition first began, featuring numerous vendors offering everything from toys to delicious German chocolates. Your local self storage experts at Safeguard Self Storage are here to show you what you’re missing.
\n\n\n\nDiscover Christkindlmarket This Year in Chicago
\n\n\n\nThis annual event began as an idea to promote trade between the United States and Germany and was first held at Pioneer Court in 1996. The event was moved to Daley Plaza a year later and has become an anticipated tradition in the area. Because it has become so popular, the Christkindlmarket committee has set up a second location in Naperville about an hour from the Lake View and Beverly areas of Chicago.
\n\n\n\nAlthough Christkindlmarket is known for its vendors, it’s also the ideal place for teachers to take their students. German students can practice their skills at the market, which features many German-speaking vendors. The students can also take part in scavenger hunts and sing German holiday songs. Christkindlmarket gives students a feeling for German traditions without having to leave the country. If you’re a teacher from Lake View, West Rogers Park, or anywhere in the Chicago area, consider a field trip to Christkindlmarket as a fun and educational gift to your students.
\n\n\n\nSo Many Vendors, So Little Time
\n\n\n\nChristkindlmarket lasts from mid-November to December 24, so you have a little more than a month to visit. With so many vendors, it can seem overwhelming as you shuffle through the crowds and become entranced by the dazzling lights above the vendors’ shops. You can purchase most anything from the vendors, like hand-blown and painted ornaments for your Christmas tree. Some German vendors sell nutcrackers and cuckoo clocks while others offer toys, jewelry and clothes.
\n\n\n\nOne-of-a-Kind Gifts and Unique Foods
\n\n\n\nYou can buy German home decor and handmade crafts; you can even watch a wood carver make goods for sale on the spot. Try not to get hungry while you’re making your way through the crowd as the tempting aromas from strudel, spiced wines and roasted nuts fill the air. You can stop at any time and quench your thirst with a German beer or fill your belly with sausage and potato pancakes.
\n\n\n\nIf you’re looking for unique gifts for the holidays, you can find them at Christkindlmarket. Whether it’s toys for your children or beer steins for your friends, this annual event gives you a way to find something eclectic and original for those you love during the holidays.
\n\n\n\nKeep Your Gifts Secret With Self Storage
\n\n\n\nDon’t let your trip to Christkindlmarket get ruined because your family and friends discover their presents early. Whether you’re from Uptown or Beverly, Safeguard Self Storage has Chicago storage units available close to home. We offer affordable monthly plans, so you can invest in a short-term self-storage solution for keeping your presents hidden from prying eyes. With climate controlled storage units and around-the-clock security, your gifts will remain a secret until you’re ready to hand them out on Christmas Day.
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