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Christkindlmarkt

Christkindlmarkt is a holiday market, named among the world's best, open on weekends during the Christmas season. Handmade arts and crafts are for sale, as well as German and Austrian food, a celebration of the town's heritage.

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Getting there: Arts Quest Center
Hours: Thu-Sat 10AM-8PM; Sun 10AM-6PM
Price: $8; 12 and under admitted free
Website: christmascity.org (opens in a new tab)

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Listing from Wikivoyage: Bethlehem (Pennsylvania), CC BY-SA 4.0.

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