Is This America's Best Christmas Market? 

Thanks, Benjamin. Glad you liked it!

I'm glad I'm not the only one! I was like "What's a Christmas Market?"

Ha! You're welcome.

I live in Grand Prairie, and I froze when he said there was one nearby. And it ends today. Looks like I'll be heading out right now.

@@stevew8513 Don't, it was pretty underwhelming. It's literally just a couple really small stands and a few SUPER expensive Christmas things. I'd suggest going to whatever is going on at the Ballpark.

@@thatonedude5188 It's too late, I just came home from there. You're right about it being expensive, on top of the $10 for parking a light-year away. I arrived around 6:45pm, and they were winding down, so much so that when I ate my barbecue from Lockhart's and came outside again I saw that they were dismantling the one big building. A real letdown all-around. Maybe next year I'll visit in the first few days before they lose all their steam. I'll also go when there isn't a football game that everybody's trying to go into the event center to see. I'll also park at the Subway down the street and buy a drink to be a customer there, then walk down since it looked to be nearly the same distance from where I parked. I wish I could have gone up to Muenster, TX instead. One of the baked goods sellers at Christkindl Market was from there. I've head they do a good Christmas light show or something. I've only been through a few times but never during the Holidays.

Why, thank you!

Thanks, Alston! Hopeful is my default.

Good to know!

Jonathan Devine I agree and I was about to say that but you beat me to it.

I too was gonna mention Bronners. Its Christmas year round

Bronner's Christmas Wonderland is fantastic! Frankenmuth chicken dinner at the Bavarian Inn Restaurant also highly recommended.

Yeah, as a Michigander, that was my first thought when I saw the words "Best Christmas Market". Also, because this is 'Murica, they're open year round, so you can get you holiday fix in July.

Everything covered in sugar and chocolate? Must be a yankee christmas Everything deep fried & served with Ranch? Must be a southern christmas

Truly a War Between the States where everyone wins (and everyone's arteries lose.)

Ha!

Thanks, Frances!

Ha!

John Bisset I just read about his visits. He wrote about his first visit after he got back to England but a lot of what he wrote was unflattering and many Americans were butthurt, but then he regained his popularity during his second visit in 1868 and made a fortune from his readings too. He was hugely popular.

Oddly, this Englishman forgot to look for the tea.

@@LostinthePond Must have been the 10 years in America slowly tearing apart the British within you... haha!

You are forgiven as I would redirect my focus to the mulled wine too.

Sounds like Pennsylvania has a few. Thanks!

Dang,I wish I would've known there was such a thing in WA when I visited years ago when I was up there in Dec. to see my sister up there when she lived in WA. Are there alot of those of German descent that settled in WA.?

Washington gets even better the more I read.

@@angietyndall7337 I really don't know if there is or not. I wish I knew.

Anytime, Jane!

I've actually been to it when I lived in Indy, which was sadly devoid of one in its downtown area.

The baubles were fab!

Marge O'Connor Philly’s is better. It’s probably the best one outside of Europe, and on par with many of the best in Europe.

Philly and Pennsylvania in general has a strong German presence-- Amish, original Germantown, soft Pretzels, fabulous beer, etc. It makes sense that Christmas Markets would shine!

I've heard good things about the one in Philly!

I've been to the Philly one and Chicago one. I guess I'd give a slight edge to Philly, but the colder weather in Chicago is so Christmas-y that I'm just in the spirit more at Christkindlmarket in Chicago.

Merry Christmas to you!

This place has been getting a lot of shout-outs. Sounds like I need to head that way next year.

The weather wasn't too bad for once!

Good to know!

Thumbs up for Nebraska!

Thank you!

Nice. Which part of Germany?

Same here. We don't have a Christmas market where I live. I lived in Germany for a year, and I loved Christmas there.

@@LostinthePond I lived in Weilimdorf close to Stuttgart. Christmas was very special time of the year there. They have something similar to mulled wine, its called Gluehwein. And it also comes with a mug that you can keep. I enjoy your videos, keep em coming. BTW I'm live in the south, South Carolina.

Anie Anton NYC has numerous large, festive Christmas markets, but they are not allowed to sell mulled wine, unfortunately.

What Ben Johnson said.

Thanks!

This place has been getting a lot of shout-outs. Sounds like I need to head that way next year.

From what I gather, there are quite a few in Pennsylvania, too. Particularly in Bethlehem, quite appropriately.

@@LostinthePond Really? I had no idea. That is very apropos. I'll have to look into that. Thank you, Laurence! ❤

Have you been to the Boone Home candlelight tour, in Defiance? Not a market but it's beautiful at Xmas.

That sounds wonderful!

@@ebybeehoney Not yet but going this weekend to see the Daniel Boone home. I've heard how beautiful it is.

@@elizabethhefley4277 - my family have been going close to 30 years and we still love it.

@@LostinthePond - Old St. Charles is lots of fun around the holidays, but other times as well

Good to know! I believe Mourinho is one of the top three managers of the last 15 years, but it wasn't working at United. Can't wait to see how things unfold.

They do!

Anna M. Addison I’m in the same ugly boat as you are. I truly hope it all improves for you, and very soon since Christmas is near. I’m sending good vibes your way!!! Take care ❤️

@@ButacuPpucatuB Thank you very much!

@@ButacuPpucatuB and Anna M. I think this channel has some of the nicest viewers, and best comments.

Frances Hampel I agree!! ❤️❤️❤️❤️

Anna, have a big hug from me! Sending parcels can be a challenge, but then I've had issues just getting them from one end of Chicago to the other.

I sure could do with experiencing Christmas markets in a warmer climate!

@@LostinthePond actually most of Christmas Village is indoors. The weather is very UK like for most of November and December here, especially this year.

Sounds like bliss.

I'm from Birmingham as well! Go Blazers!

Should I let the cat out of the bag?

Glad you enjoyed it!

Ha!

Is he Mormon?

@@memahselfni He keeps on referencing his trip to SLC was special. What else in there to do in SLC that is special except get baptized in the big bowl on the backs of the 13 horned oxen? Unless he is already a member of COLDS and be went there to get the Baptizing the Dead merit badge. Were they sealed? He said he will tell us in time.

Should I let the cat out of the bag?

@@LostinthePond No, take that cat in the bag, tie a large rock to it and throw it over the rail of some picturesque bridge, like London Bridge in Lake Havasu AZ. Traditions must be upheld.

I have! I live just down the street from Andersonville, so I get my Swedish fix every now and then.

You forgot the vodka or other spirit that they like to add. It is quite a bit stronger than mulled wine!

@@marissaswinghammer3149 Hey...Many thanks! I've amended my recipe already!

@@badguy1481 We went to Tivoli in Copenhagen every Christmas that we lived in Europe and always got the glogg.

@@marissaswinghammer3149 Tivoli is one of the BEST things going...in Europe. Although I've not been there at Christmas. Magnificent

Anne F. I think there is one at Oakbrook too?

@@fortheloveofgrey6045 They're being very PC in calling it a "Holiday" Market. I wonder if the other holiday's will be represented. Oakbrook is much closer though, thanks for the tip. ...I'll admit though, I was always a little offended by the idea of a big outdoor mall, how dare they, don't they know this is Chicago!? We have WEATHER.

I highly recommend it!

Ha! Yes, the crowds can get overwhelming.

It has, hasn't it? I need to go full Rick in an upcoming episode.

Classic SF. Pricey but brilliant!

Thank you!

It Burns NYC or NY State? Because NYC has many.

Ha!

I've been read about the one in Bethlehem!

It's like the whole city is cash only sometimes.

@@LostinthePond I lived there for about 11 years and wound up back home here in Bethlehem (PA, not the birthplace of Jesus), and when I tell people about the CASH IS KING signs at food joints, they're like, what.

Ha! Thankfully there are 245 Rudolphs.

Well DONE!

So will I...

This place has been getting a lot of shout-outs. Sounds like I need to head that way next year.

From Frankenmuth? I was under the impression that they were so conservative there that they'd ban dancing as un-Christian if they got the chance...

Dm me if you want to stop by my restaurant I'm a manager at and try it. It's on michigan.

Ha!

Ah, Lincoln Cathedral... once the tallest building in the world.

I was surprised about their earthquake as I am sure they were when it happened. By the way, I enjoyed Tara's cheery appearance. How nice about the mug. A very attractive one too.

What Ian said. :-)

Judy, you could get the Kinderpunch. It's non-alcoholic spiced fruit punch served hot. They have it at World Market too.

@@JJoy-bk8yr I don't think we have a World Market in my city, but thank you.

We too heat the mulled wine with a hot poker. As we lived on a bay shore of the Gulf of Mexico, most years to avoid lighting a fire indoors i would light a brazier on the front porch to heat the poker for the bowl and to rewarm the cups. However i remember one Christmas when it was 5F and the Bay froze with waves. I live in the Appalachian Blue Ridge now so Christmas season snow is as common as not.

Same, never seen one in New England. Unless you count the Yankee Candle Christmas Village thing, but they run that all year.

That's very surprising, given New England's other European influences.

Indeed!

Indeed!

Yes, having lived there myself for 3 years, I don't recall one.

Ha!

Usually a Christmas Market is outdoors, but I have heard of them in train stations or malls. A bunch of booths likes at a carnival, selling food, usually Christmasy and things you can eat while you walk around. Usually hot beverages, sometimes alcohol like mulled wine is for sale. Some of the booths have things for sale like Christmas ornaments or handmade scarves and hats. Sometimes there is entertainment, strolling around or on a stage. Christmas markets are popular in Europe, especially in Germany. A fun, relaxed way to do some Christmas shopping or just enjoy the season.

Ooh, that's two Frankenmuth shout outs. Must be good.

@@LostinthePond The whole town is Bavarian themed all year round, so if you open a business in town your exterior has to fit their standards. And it's home of Bronners which is a Christmas Market all year round. Best to go during Christmas time when the whole town has events going on.

I have not been to Frankenmuth but they are known for their wool mill and exceptional wool products.

Well ST. Louis, MO. is the Gateway to the West AND UTAH is THE CROSSROADS OF THE WEST.

Hope we get the Story about Salt Lake City.....its driving me crazy to know what that's all about.

Should I let the cat out of the bag?

Lost in the Pond Yes. Please do.

@@LostinthePond Yes, please!!😊

Thanks, Tom! As for "Vlogmas", it's by no means my brainchild. Something lots of RU-vidrs take part in. I'm just jumping on the old bandwagon.