The tradition of Christmas markets stretches back to Saxony, Germany during the Middle Ages. Throughout the centuries, the joys of these markets has spread from town to town and around the world – including all the way to Carmel, Indiana.
“Chistkindlmarkt” literally translates to “Christ Child Market,” in reference to the Christkind. The Christkind is the traditional gift-giver on Christmas Eve in parts of Germany and in many German-speaking countries in Europe, dating back to the Reformation.
Christkindlmarkts feature a delightful blend of holiday food, drinks, gifts and decorations. Various regions of Germany became well-known for their hand-crafted Christmas decorations, woodworking, artwork, or textiles. Today, millions of people enjoy Germany's Christmas markets each year.
At the Carmel Christkindlmarkt, we work to honor these timeless traditions through authentic décor and food offerings, as well as through our annual Christkind competition.
Germany boasts a rich tradition of handmade Christmas goods. From hand carved woodwork to hand painted decorations, the highly cherished artistry and guarded craftsmanship of these unique items have been honed for centuries, passing from one generation to the next.
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