Christkindlmarket
If spending Christmas in Europe is on your wish list for Santa, you’ll want to head down to Daley Plaza this holiday season. Every year, on the day after Thanksgiving, dozens of Bavarians fly into town to set up shop on the outdoor plaza selling everything from “gluvine” (spiced German wine) and bratwurst to handmade collectibles and authentic treats in the gingerbread house. With a classic nativity set and the towering Christmas tree in the background, this month-long celebration is sure to inspire tidings of joy in more ways than one.
Daley Plaza
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Best of Chicago 2008