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The oldest Christmas market in Germany and the world is Striezelmarkt. While the first market in 1434 lasted just one day, held the day before Christmas, the massive market is now a month-long festival with the tallest Christmas pyramid in the world, largest nutcracker in the world, and 240 stalls stocked with sweets, stocking stuffers, and seasonal ornaments. The market is also known for its pflaumentoffel, miniature figurines made of dried prunes. Due to COVID-19, Striezelmarkt has been cancelled for the second year in a row.

laurenmack 4 years ago

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