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Get to know our 2022 vendors – Santa Claus Work Shop

READ TIME 3 MIN – When it’s time to decorate the tree, make yours shine with personalized Christmas ornaments that everyone can enjoy. Our vendor Santa Claus Work Shop Fine Art Personalized Ornaments focuses on individual ornaments. It is one of our 100 vendors form all over the world, that make the Christkindlmarket the authentic German-style holiday market experience it is today.

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Our 2022 Christkindlmarket Mugs & Merchandise

READ TIME 3 MIN – Our new mug design has been released! On Tuesday, November 1st, our 2022 Official Media Sponsor Chicago Star, presented the design of this year’s annual Christkindlmarket mug.

Our so-called “Dancing Mug” is inspired by the City of Chicago that has been celebrating the “Year of Dance” in 2022. When holding the mug, you’ll notice that it bends a little bit to one side, just as if it was dancing to the cheerful sounds of holiday music. This shape is absolutely unique and one that we have never had in previous years.

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Get to know our 2022 vendors – Atelier Adesso

READ TIME 2 MIN – With over 100 vendors from all over the world across all three market locations, the Christkindlmarket is absolutely remarkable in its variety of food and holiday gifts. Whether you go to Aurora, Chicago, or Wrigleyville – every market location has a unique selection of vendors that are combining cherished European tradition with international flair and local charm. Our diversity of vendors make the Christkindlmarket the authentic German-style holiday market experience it is today.

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The "Ich liebe Dich" Lebkuchen and other German sweets can be purchased from our lovey vendors at the Christkindlmarket.
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Get to know our 2022 Christkindlmarket locations!

READ TIME 4 MIN – It’s official – The Christkindlmarket will be returning with 3 locations in 2022: Aurora, Chicago, and Wrigleyville! All of them will unite cherished European tradition with international flair and local charm, offering an authentic German-style holiday market experience. Visitors will be able to purchase the beloved souvenir mug and Christkindlmarket merchandise at all three admission-free locations! Even though all of the markets look the same with our signature red and white striped wooden booths, they each have their unique holiday atmosphere, vendors and live entertainment.

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The Christkind explores its Hometowns

READ TIME 2 MIN – Welcome back! 24 weeks and counting until the Christkindlmarket opens for the 2022 season and we come together to celebrate the most wonderful time of the year! While we only had two Christkindlmarket locations in 2021, Chicago and Wrigleyville, you are in for a sweet holiday surprise this year: In 2022 we are back in the suburbs with the first Christkindlmarket ever in the Aurora!

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Christkindlmarket Aurora
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Fun RiverEdge Park Events at our New Christkindlmarket Location in Aurora

READ TIME 2 MIN – Welcome back! 24 weeks and counting until the Christkindlmarket opens for the 2022 season and we come together to celebrate the most wonderful time of the year! While we only had two Christkindlmarket locations in 2021, Chicago and Wrigleyville, you are in for a sweet holiday surprise this year: In 2022 we are back in the suburbs with the first Christkindlmarket ever in the Aurora!

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