come with us to a Christmas Market | VLOGMAS DAY 7

[@tanja26.11.]

Hello from Germany 😁! Yes, our Christmas Markets are a bit different, because it's mainly about food (historical) and alcohol. And that's still, what we do here: Drinking mulled wine, eating Bratwurst, roasted nuts,... People in the middle ages bought their "winterfood", like meat, on these markets or little wooden gifts. We also have shops (called Buden), but the main thing is food. It's winter, it's cold...we need some fat on our hips to survive 😂.

[@lieneke6181]

Ahh love Christmas markets! I’m from the Netherlands, what I miss the most in your Christmas market is actually the use of cute little houses/cabins as stands, instead of the white tents. It really makes a lot of difference in terms of coziness. But it seems that the three of you had a lot of fun so that is the most important! :D

[@ashwonders16]

MaCenna, you're definitely one of KZbin influencers who left a deep impression on me. A woman, designer, builder, entrepreneur, and hardworking mother who spreads positivity on this platform. I don't celebrate Christmas, but I always enjoy your Christmas vlogs because of pretty decors & the uplifting vibe! Sending love from Indonesia 🤍

[@xomacennavlogs]

thank you so much that means the world to me!

[@megand576]

The European Christmas markets ARE truly magical! I studied abroad in college (yearssss ago now) and I went to both Germany and Italy’s markets. True perfection! Kara & Nate made 4 or so videos about the best Christmas markets in 2023. A great watch!

[@cathyhelmuth823]

Thank you for including your viewers. Encourages me to see a young family with strong morals and values out making their first Christmas memories with their first child! Provides HOPE in a world that darkness can overshadow. Merry Christmas!

[@mandymoe6493]

Well, as a German I can say this Christmas Market is trying to combine European markets with the American taste. Europe itself is very different. I am used to little wooden huts with either foods or decorations you can buy. Personally most of the decorations are not my style but to me that's not the reason to go, it's the atmosphere. All the activities you saw I am personally not used to but maybe because of the different weather. Choirs from schools or other organisations might also perform. Depending on the city you might have ice skating, a ferris wheel or even full amusement park. There's really quite a versatile way to a Christmas Market. I'm glad you visited during the evening, it's the most magical at night. One day I'm sure you'll visit a Christmas Market in Europe. Looks like you enjoyed yourselves and that's what's most important.

[@thattitus2life]

Downtown Pittsburgh has the wooden huts in their market. It’s really adorable! I was there last year. I’ll have to search for one in Texas!

[@evarose92]

I am from England, living in Germany since 8 years now. I personally think Christmas markets are far not that magical as Americans think. It way too many ppl around and extremely much foreigners as Turkish, Arabic and so on what doesn't make it as magical anymore. I even saw a Döner Hütte yesterday when i visited a Christmas Market 😅 I mean... 😅

[@judy-angedv7590]

Don't forget the glühwein!

[@LindsaySever]

I’m currently on a train from Cologne Germany to Strassburg France for the Christmas markets and so far we’re having a great time, the markets in Canada are nothing compared to what we’ve seen so far!! It’s everything she’s describing, very magical😊

[@mandymoe6493]

@@LindsaySever personally I find that some markets can be extremely packed with people which is not something I like all the time. But the lights and the smells quickly make up for it.

[@emilia_janna]

Finnish person here! Flammlachs is basically flamed salmon, it's sooo good 🤩😍 You definitely need to go to a European Christmas market, in Vienna, Riga, Helsinki or any other, we have plenty❤

[@biancaacuna]

Ugh. I don't want vlogmas to end. 😢 This is my favorite time of the year.

[@ruthnoronha8206]

I love hearing about your past career history. It’s fascinating.

[@lyndareith1206]

You and Romeo are truly enjoying your new little Xmas angel. Seeing this season thru a child's eyes is truly magical. You were born to be a mother. So lovely to see.

[@RedSquirrelful]

A cute idea for Cade's christmas bauble is to place a piece of ribbon inside that is the same length as he is tall .... its a cute reminder of how little they were. 😊

[@LindaKayHolevas]

I love this idea! 🥰

[@choctaw5050]

Love the ribbon idea. Thanks for sharing.

[@cames-w6u]

I've suggested this to her a couple times... maybe she'll read one of our messages

[@samirabechara-ishaq4841]

I do this for my kids! It's so fun ❤

[@jennifergraham3752]

This is a wonderful idea!

[@turn.off.the.century]

I'm from the U.S. but I've lived in several European countries, and now I live in Vienna, Austria. I've experienced a lot of Xmas markets abroad, and while the one you visited had a lot of the stuff you'll experience in Europe, it was definitely very Americanized. Maybe it's missing some charm, but you definitely had more options there :) Here, they set up rows of little wooden huts side by side in many of the important city squares, and they'll sell food and ornaments. Really it's all about the vibes at these markets for me; it's enjoyable just to walk around and look at the lights and drink a mulled wine while being surrounded by beautiful architecture. Unfortunately, I love the idea of the Christmas markets in Vienna, but we are so full of tourists that at many of the city markets you end up shoulder-to-shoulder and back-to-front with a solid mass of people the entire time. Still, I love the markets and I cherish the ideal memories I have from when I've gone and not faced the masses. The markets in Bratislava (in next door Slovakia where I also lived) were honestly much much calmer and I was able to enjoy them more.

[@marlenevaradero]

Hello. Loved the visit to the Christmas Market. My daughter is 15 years old and sometimes she joins me watching your videos because she is in awe of how much I enjoy them. ❤

[@Renaat770]

I live in the Netherlands and the most beautiful Christmas markets can be found in Germany. Personally, the Christmas market in Cologne is my favorite Christmas market, you really have to set aside a weekend for it because you can't see everything in one day.

[@Caitlyn11-b9u]

Getting to watch your vlogs every day at bed time and relax after the kiddos are in bed has been absolute heaven! Also baby Cade is looking like Dads twin!

[@TINYCHAVEZ11]

Yes! My favorite part of the day 😊

[@evastrassburger122]

German Christmas markets are truly magical! The ones I loved most were - Nürnberg with Lebkuchen (ginger bread) - Cologne cathedral for sure but it’s a little too crowded now - Hamburg Rathausmarkt with Santa coming twice a day - München Tollwood with huge tents wherein the little vendor-houses are Christmas markets I have yet to go to but I am so excited for: - Dresden Striezelmarkt - Rothenburg ob der Tauber

[@thereellarissa]

Rothenburg ob der Tauber is so magical, absolutely worth going to!

[@ZetaSPEDucator]

I am truly enjoying these Vlogmas Videos. Seeing your joy over being a new parent is so precious… keep them coming

[@BriannaSantanaJustice]

The European Christmas markets are the things I’m going to miss the most when we move back to the states 😩it’s truly magical. Strasbourg France has been our favorite

[@unaschattenherz7051]

If you can, you should totally find one of the historical, medieval Christmas Markets here in Germany. Some of them are located in one of our many castles, without electrical light, only lit by candles and torches. Now that's magical! And if you`re lucky, there will be snow ...

[@leoraine7906]

You could put star shaped confetti glitter in the Christmas bauble with the moon. That would sparkle. Loving all your vlogs. Thank you for your hard work putting vlogmas together for us. We appreciate you. ❤

[@megangreen4389]

Thank you for sharing your life. You have taught me how to stand up for myself, and live in the moment…. I didn’t know that men like Romeo exist! Being best friends and supporting each other, and he doesn’t make fun of you or your interests. Full disclosure : thank you for being vulnerable !

[@LeeLuvsBeaches]

What does Romeo do for a living? Does he have a full time job or does he just sell used shirts?

[@amandaleighton3342]

You should do some salt dough or clay hand and footprints for the tree so you can remember how tiny he was xx

[@ChristinaSanchez-f5d]

I look forward to your postings daily!

[@crystaldeangelo7254]

Thank you MaCenna for sharing this Vlog it really made me miss my son who has been in California for the past 2 years. I would have loved to visit the Christmas Market with him! You give me great inspiration in so many different ways. I am happy to say I am flying from Boston to California this weekend to see him, and I am planning to go to the Long Beach Flea on the 15th for the first time, you and Romeo make it look like fun. I have watched your channel from the DIY's to this amazing chapter that you are currently sharing. So many congratulations to you and your family, enjoy every glorious moment with your precious Cade. I am hoping to have a few wonderful moments with my son this weekend. Happy first holiday day season with your little one, may you, Romeo, and Cade continue to be blessed!!

[@isabelwall1714]

Love the Christmas movie advent idea, I’ve never bought or done one before

[@katjo812]

Enjoying vlogmas so much! Nice to see your mom! Hoping to see more of the cottage when you visit Texas!! And can we please see the progress in your mom’s studio? Merry Christmas 🎄

[@ginamaria2579]

I agree ☺️

[@pennystewart9469]

I would like to see the cottage again in a volgmas. It doesn’t need to be all decorated for Christmas. I would just like to remember what all you did in there.

[@ginamaria2579]

seriously she worked so hard on her cottage and I learned a lot. Too much for her to walk completely away. I love her home in la but feel happy with the cottage. She’s a great talent 👍

[@thickypiggy3611]

Germany, Austria and Switzerland have the best Christmas markets in Europe (imo). It is truly magical. Also London looks insanely beautiful during Christmas

[@michalahamill7062]

I love your videos Macenna! You have such a joy about you that I desperately needed today. We had to say goodbye to a family pet today which was... incredibly difficult. Thank you for bringing some joy to the end of a hard day. ❤

[@LindaKayHolevas]

@@michalahamill7062 I am really sorry for your loss. Sending you lots of love & healing light ~ !

[@kristin4241]

Greetings from the Netherlands, this looks very magical and very European Xmas market like. Although we are usually having small white tents (150-200) in which you can buy many hand crafted items, I do appreciate your American version of it. With us you may have Sinterklaas coming by once at a specific time, but you have Santa actually sitting there and you are able to take pictures and do many activities, so that looks like fun. Ours here do not have as many activities, they are usually scheduled as side events next to the Christmas market. In the German Xmas market (I am also German) are usually small wodden huts, particularly you will find Gluehwein stands and open fires and an ice rink.

[@kaylea1947]

Omg the coffee in the microwave 😆 I totally empathize!! I have a 5 month old and I feel the same way.

[@mooceguera8650]

You two are the sweetest couple and baby Cade melts me

[@janakirchnerova3544]

You could put little metallic stars in the ornament, that would fit the moon and is also lovely to shake up :)

[@itslexxiebaby]

I went to the LA Christmas market this weekend and I definitely agree with everything you said! I had a lot of the same dishes/drinks y’all tried and that apple cider… so bad haha

[@eirakarlsson1194]

The Christmas Markets in Sweden are all about small business vendors with hand made stuff, everything from ceramics and knits to candy and food delicacies. Usually really well crafted stuff that are investments and long lasting, nothing plastic in sight! 😅 You should definitely plan a winter trip to Europe to experience it. 🥰🎄🕯️✨✨✨

[@Signe-p3m]

The Scandinavians value homemade crafts at Christmas. Homemade things and folkart is so much nicer than mass produced plastic junk!!!

[@OdaBergin]

Same in Norway!!🥰

[@Heydrayheyhey]

I wonder what Sweden's christmas markets will look like in 20 years when 30% of the population is muslim :) I am muslim too :D

[@Signe-p3m]

@Heydrayheyhey I imagine they will be the same. The market is obviously geared to people who celebrate Christmas and those people will continue to celebrate Christmas.

[@Heydrayheyhey]

@@Signe-p3m in Lebanon, extremists banned all Christmas celebrations. So we will see what happens when muslims arw in power in Sweden

[@brittanysjohns]

I’ve heard it said when talking about the difference between introverts and extroverts- Extroverts are fueled or energized by being around people, and introverts are drained of energy by being around people.

[@LindaFoyle]

Yes, I totally agree, she is a perfectionist…so building her little family….will be at her best too…🥰🐾🎄(fan for many years)

[@cinder8290]

I think it’s true, even a somewhat introverted person can feel completely drained by being in a social setting for too long.

[@magwed4120]

I'm 50 freaking years old and I'm now realizing why I'm always exhausted on Mondays 😮 it's those weekend family gatherings

[@mmorguee]

OMG Hightide DTLA is one of my favorite shops! Ugh you would love the brush writer pens/markers

[@nancyvanbeest7989]

I’m loving watching you & Romeo do family stuff .

[@clareking4434]

Ah bed time vlog time 🥰 Merry Christmas from the UK 🇬🇧

[@suecorrigan1216]

That looks like so much fun!!! 🎄❤️

[@loriplate729]

Germany has the best markets. They are magical!

[@Ann-hd7oi]

Happy Christmas to you all 🌹🌹

[@OdaBergin]

The christmas market in London is magical😍 Would def recommend!❤

[@ruthprovost1781]

Thank you MaCenna, I love the Christmas market, baby Cade have good time

[@vickieforner7414]

I got the candle sampler!! Thank you for releasing that! I'm excited to smell them all.

[@breh6935]

Your hair is absolutely gorgeous! You are very lucky 🖤

[@tiffanymcclure1910]

Look forward to vlogmas everyday!

[@carolinejohnson22]

Maybe you could keep Kinsley's advent calendar for next year and put her favourite treats in ..... Sneaky but she won't know! 😉🐩

[@a.doling9886]

I love this idea! You're a genius!!!

[@kawshi619]

Thats a great idea. Hope she sees this..😊

[@saraw8503]

Our German friends always go “home” for the holidays. They have wonderful things to say about the markets.

[@jacklynwu2763]

For our sons first Christmas we put his baby socks in a clear ornament. Years later it is his favorite ornamwnr

[@TheBeautySpectator]

Merry Christmas everyone!

[@prasnlrdsheilawalker5241]

Merry CHRISTmas to you! ✝️🌟✝️

[@CatsAreCutiess]

I love little man. You guys are so awesome!

[@diva7892]

Just visited some awesome Christmas markets : Vienna and Munich ..... Such amazing experience ..... Truly unique❤

[@ankeetapatel3137]

Cade is soooo cute!!! I totally see all the Romeo in him!! 😊❤😅

[@SuperOhsarah]

That advent calender is the worst 😂

[@isabelwall1714]

Love the Christmas season

[@hijabnaqvi2332]

I have recently been to Christmas markets in Vienna.. it was fairytale magical 🎄

[@mrg-k2r]

merry christmas! kinsley loves her advent time. have you shown us cades tree yet?

[@katrinarefior700]

The face you made when you tried the freeze dried skittle 😆

[@Wendy-s6n]

OMG, Cade is soooo precious!!!❤❤

[@PaigeChilders-c4p]

Watch tubers Kara and Nate …they did a whole travel experience to several European Christmas markets last year. It’s pretty good.

[@lilybee_]

Try a harness for Kinsley that you can hook in front on her chest. This totally stopped our dog from pulling. I don't know why it works but it does.

[@lindakeyes9709]

A side note my favorite distressed denim where the ones I wore daily and natural distressed them. But a fun market

[@thewildinbetween]

Waaaaaait, was that a Muji?! Muji literally has the very best fine point pens ever. It’s one of the stores in Japan I miss the most (lived there off and on for nine years).

[@MattieDianeMunson]

Oooohhhhh noooo are the vlogmas done now after vlogma day 7 ? 🥲

[@magwed4120]

Cade peek a booing at the camera lol agh! what a cutie!! 😊

[@muscleygingerloverdragon5945]

My boss just did a Chirstmas Market Cruise through Europe. What a dream!

[@megangreen4389]

Love when you do Vlogmas!!!!! 🎉❤🎉 Merry Christmas friend!

[@wenDesigner]

Magical is the perfect description for European Christmas markets. Some of my best memories were spent with family in Munich, Herrenberg, Nurenburg, Koln, Rothenberg…you must go some day! ❤

[@953orion]

I think the first stuffy at the market is supposed to be a capybara?

[@pababygirl]

Little peeks of Cade 😍😍😍

[@steveschumacher5470]

I'm sure we are missing out on experiences but I couldn't handle the crowd and traffic. I truly enjoy living in the midwest.

[@jodes327]

What was the name of that stationery store? It looks so cool!

[@elenamuller7388]

Please go to a European Christmas Market :D I don't know how it is in other cities/countries but this is not what the markets look like in my area. The best thing is all the wooden hutts, lights and christmas trees. As someone else said there are a lot of stalls with food and drinks and some little shops for decorations and gifts. And the Bratwurst you ate looked like a Hotdog :D you should give it another try when you are in Germany 😅

[@megangreen4389]

Can we agree at about 5:20 ish Cade looks like Charlie Brown !!❤❤❤❤❤❤

[@mariakoskela1578]

Greetings from FINLAND! I love your videos and everything you make. I have to say it's funny to me when you talk about the weather getting cold and dark when where I live in northern Finland in this time of the year we only get about 3h and 30 minutes "sun light". It is really dark and the sun does not really show it self... But I hope we get snow for christmas! (Not much snow yet this year). Merry christmas season to your family ❤

[@heidisormunen460]

I have to ask as a fellow finn here what was the salmon dish they were trying to pronounce, I could not wrap my head around the word (in english or in finnish) or figure out a dish that could be like that 😂😂 MaCenna should definitely come to Finland and visit (the real) Santa in Lapland Korvatunturi, you can visit Santas Village any day of the year too 🥰🎄

[@sharonmartinezr]

You could paint his little hand and mark it in the blank space of the ornament 🙌🏼

[@ledemi-chateau]

I was born in Poland, raised in Germany and living in France. Poland didn’t really have Christmas markets, maybe now or in the big cities, Germany, is like someone already pointed out, it’s all about the food and alcoholic drinks and France is totally different again. In the north east they are almost like Germany and they have beautiful markets but in the the south west, were I live, it’s very tiny markets that are only one weekend long and it’s about artisanal products and no food. I was really bewildered last year when we went to one and I was so ready to eat and drink and there was nothing.

[@lauraburton9526]

Star glitter would be so pretty

[@lgamble]

MaCenna, you help me get in the Christmas spirit each year 🥳🎄✨

[@nasrin2633]

I always put my tea in the microwave and forget it 😅 When my girls were still small, the midwife told me not to carry babies looking forward because it is not good for the back. 🤷🏼‍♀️ maybe something has changed since then. Love your videos

[@karenmcgarry1418]

Normally European Christmas markets are lots of huts selling crafts and food. I’m off to Vienna this weekend for the markets there ..

[@mischelemiller5020]

Glad this is the first comment! Thank you

[@enaid7911]

Thank you❤🎉

[@GlynnelleJones]

Last year I went on a riverboat up the Rhine in France and Germany stopping at multiple Christmas markets. It was magical ! Real snow and beautiful towns.

[@kaileydaniels435]

You could do little gold stars or gold glitter inside the ornament for stars in space

[@Pkeats817]

I just ordered some Uggs because I saw yours MaCenna. 🙂

[@melodyyates3748]

We are going to the European Christmas markets next week and I’m so so excited ❤

[@Thankfulbeyondmeasur]

Where I live in Cullman Alabama has a fair just like the ones in Germany, the town was founded by Mr. Cullman from Germany. We have ice skating people dressed like the native Germans do. Our town is so Unique and it is done in our down town Depot area. People come from all over the south to taste and experience the culture … this year was the every best because it was built with small little building like the ones in Germany.

[@RebeccaABeaudoin]

Also did the Christmas markets the weekends!! Came home empty handed, but love it anyway

[@lexmaariee96]

I'm traveling to Scotland next week for Edinburgh Christmas markets and this just makes me stoked for it 😍😍 first time! From Midwest USA 😊 We have a local Christkindl market that is apparently relatively authentic. I got stressed about how many people were there and left so I can't really compare 🤣 fingers crossed that Scottish people are less shovey 😅

[@ruthnoronha8206]

Considering how small European countries, and there’s lots of tradition in each of the villages. People either come home from the large cities or the villagers bring it because people want those markets and it’s time for these quiet villages to make some money. My husband noticed in videos he rarely saw children. So even though it’s wonderland like, maybe kids don’t think it’s wonderland like. In Calgary I noticed they have pony rides, horse drawn wagons taking people out for hot chocolate and a ride around the farm. But my kids always wanted to be outside playing in the snow. The dark usually was not fun because it was boring for them ( constantly hearing don’t touch) and easy to lose them if you get distracted.

[@copperpenny0209]

I've been to a German Christmas market (Rothenburg ob der Tauber) and yours is definitely an Americanized version, but still nice. I plan on going to Germany to a few Christmas markets probably in 2026. The German Christmas markets have lots of mulled wine, sausages, sweets (more native foods of the region). Each market in Germany is a little different from the other. Some have kiddy rides and Ferris wheels. Rothenburg is a medieval town with different tours you can take once inside the town. I absolutely love the Christmas markets in Germany.

[@barbarapeterson8030]

HAPPY FALL SUNDAY IN DECEMBER MaCenna, Romeo, Cade, and Kinsley. CRACKING myself up; you and Romeo having fun, Way to go! Nice ornament MaCenna. STTB🎄🎄🎄🎄

[@VioletWeaver]

You should pour the cold coffee in the oatmeal

[@Bradenwithadrpepper]

I can't believe we are already halfway through vlogmas.....

[@SaE2015]

I love to see you in this new stage in your life 💙

[@unaschattenherz7051]

Instead of fake snow, you can take small pieces of paper to write a love letter to Cade. And every year put another one in.

[@karencampbell9770]

When you first showed you painting the ornament, you looked just like your mom. I thought it was her at first, but alas she has gone home😢 I can’t help thinking she would have loved doing that.

[@justme5544]

That market looked like so much fun! This is where your editing skills will come to bear later. You can make holiday movies for Cade showing all the things you've done! AWWWWW!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@phyliciajoykloes]

Lovely video again, MaCenna! 🙂

[@juliezainal5919]

Hi MaCenna loving all the vlogmas videos! I go to Vienna & Berlin Xmas markets! Everyone is walking around drinking mulled wine from a mug and a plate of pickles absolutely divine!! The vendors bring old antiques and loads of new things. The pottery is amazing as well as Xmas ornaments. I observe everyone brings the whole family and if you’re lucky it snows and it’s so magical! You have to try at least once in your life! Enjoy this magical season! Greetings from Dubai!!!!❤😊