Holiday Markets

Thrillist's 'Holiday Markets' showcases some of the best holiday-time markets across the globe, detailing where they are located, what they typically sell, and when they run.

Holiday Markets: Seasonal Festivities to Visit Around the World

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Since I am the self-proclaimed Queen of Christmas (Mariah Carey?

The Most Famous Christmas Market in Germany Is Also One of the Oldest

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I’m staring down a row of about a dozen hot beverage dispensers at a Christmas market in Bratislava, Slovakia, paralyzed by indecision.

Explore Europe’s Christmas Markets on a Holiday-Themed River Cruise

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There’s a reason why Hallmark holiday movies are so popular: They’re set in small towns where people deck out their homes in lights, the winter festival is the highlight of the year, and carolers sing door-to-door in the tackiest holiday sweaters and Santa hats.

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It’s easy to feel overwhelmed during the holidays, as you shop for the perfect presents, decorate your home, and attend a never-ending slate of parties.

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A naked Santa Claus is sitting down slinging beer and pouring liquor in glühwein, the mulled wine that’s a mainstay of German Christmas markets.

Heat Up Your Holidays with Kinky Festivities at Germany’s XXXmas Market

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Celebrating the most wonderful time of year in the most remarkable city on Earth should never be taken for granted.

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Nothing (nothing!) beats a good Christmas market when it comes to getting in the holiday spirit.

Get Into the Holiday Spirit with These Christmas Markets Around the World

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It’s the most wonderful time of the year when streets are decked with boughs of holly for month-long Christmas activities with Santa and mulled wine.

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Each year, the Union Square Holiday Market brings some 160 vendors and twinkling holiday cheer to a bustling Manhattan thoroughfare flanked by sidewalk chess hustlers and a year-round farmers market.

The Most Famous Christmas Market in Germany Is Also One of the Oldest

Be transported to 1628—but with electric twinkle lights instead of candles.

Explore Europe’s Christmas Markets on a Holiday-Themed River Cruise

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Christmastime is here!

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Grinches need not apply.

Heat Up Your Holidays with Kinky Festivities at Germany’s XXXmas Market

Naked Santa, strip teases, pornokaraoke—and lots and lots of glühwein.

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World-famous Christmas trees, laser light projections, and more to get in the spirit of the season.

Get Into the Holiday Spirit with These Christmas Markets Around the World

So merry, so bright.

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The Best Snacks and Drinks at the Union Square Holiday Market

Whether you’re gift shopping or hungry for Korean hot dogs, this guide has you covered.