Photo: Christmas Markets Tradition Hessen Germany

Every year, people of Frankfurt, Hessen in Germany make it a tradition to come to the Christmas markets to shop or see the fabulous sights of the season.

The weather is cold as the crowds of people that make the Christmas markets part of their yearly tradition, are adorned in touques and warm coats. The blue sky above makes for a pleasant day of shopping taking away some of the winter chill. The incredible backdrop in this picture is fabulous as not only do you feel the spirit of the season around the Romerplatz, but the architecture of the buildings is a great distraction from the hustle and bustle of the shopping frenzy.

Each of the market stalls at the Christmas markets has some sort of lit decorations or display for the yearly tradition of the holidays. During the daytime, the lights do not glow nearly as much which takes away from the aura that fills the Romerplatz in Frankfurt, Hessen in Germany during the evening hours.

Days could be spent at the Christmas markets in Hessen, as not only do the market stalls have a vast display of gifts, but there are carousels and rides for the children to enjoy along with a variety of entertainment. ... continue below the picture...

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... There is never a dull moment found at the Christmas markets for adults and especially not for the kids. Their eyes will light up at all the decorations and the excitement that explodes throughout the streets.

Hessen, Germany is aptly suited to park a vast amount of cars and handle a lot of people, so even on the busy days at the markets, the tradition of Christmas is never lost. The Christmas markets in Hessen, Germany are the biggest and most well known and this one spreads from near the Hauptwache to the Romerplatz, to the banks of the Main and down to the main section on the commercial streets.

If you are visiting Hessen, Germany over the Christmas season, be sure to make the markets part of your Christmas tradition. Join in with the hundreds of people that have included the Christmas markets as part of their yearly tradition and enjoy the wonderful display of gifts, entertainment and light displays. Christmas will never feel the same after you have visited Hessen, Germany.

Christmas markets in the Romerplatz, Frankfurt, Hessen, Germany, Europe.