Nickelodeon Parents' Pick for Best Local Blog in AtlantaWhat: Weihnachtsmarkt – A Traditional German Christmas Market
Where: Atlanta International School, 2890 North Fulton Dr., Atlanta, 30305
When: Saturday, December 5, 2009, 2:00 – 7:00 p.m. (rain or shine)
Cost: Free, but of course you’ll want to buy a few things in the market
One of the great things about the holidays is celebrating our heritage. For a German twist and a chance to buy some unique gifts, mark your calendar for Weihnachtsmarkt, a traditional German Christmas Market, at Atlanta International School. The outdoor street market will feature seasonal items, German lace, handmade bags, jewelry, and European home goods. Enjoy traditional German food and drink, including sausages, Brezel, German cookies, Stollen, and waffles while listening to the live music performances, including a German holiday choir. There will be arts and crafts for the children as well as a unique photo opportunity with a real Kristkindl (aka Angel). Admission is free and childcare is available for children ages 4 and over.
Hi Sue-
We are new to Atlanta and while we lived in Charlotte, we had a tradition of going to Santa’s Bag put on by the Junior League and the kids got to “shop” for their family with an elf (volunteers). Is there anything like that in Atlanta? My family loved receiving gifts from the kids (they ranged in price from .50 to 5.00)
Thanks–
Jen, I don’t know of any off hand, but I’ll ask on FB – our community there generally has great tips. I know Smyrna United Methodist Church had a Hands On Christmas where you could make gifts, but that was in November. You might try Christmas on Peachtree – don’t have the link but you can google it. They might have crafts and a store to shop.