Our FIRST IMPRESSIONS of a German Christmas Market! | Christmas Markets in November??

We were surprised to find that Christmas Markets in Germany open up in November! Were we sad about it?? NOT AT ALL! German Christmas Markets are a very popular thing among both locals and tourists. We had seen pictures of them before & couldn't wait until our time to experience one FINALLY came!
Join us as we taste some of the famous, seasonal drinks and foods, explore the unique stalls, and take in the wonderful Christmas atmosphere!
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[@kaess307]

Is there anything more beautiful than bright children's eyes? Willa looks so happy!

[@RickTheClipper]

Willow has a super cute smile and becomes the star of the show step by step

[@tobiasregneri]

I think the Christmas lights weren't lit, because it was before "Totensonntag" (Dead Sunday, this year 21st of november). Love your content and excitement to explore germany an the german culture. Nowadays, many people forget, in which peaceful and enjoyable country we live. Your videos reminds me of it every time. Thanks and stay safe!

[@aksileb]

Also the candles on the giant advent wreath are going to be lit on advent Sundays, I presume

[@OurStorytoTell]

We are happy our videos remind you of those things. 💛 That makes sense why they were lit because it was the day right before. Thanks for letting us know.

[@swanpride]

@@aksileb And only one at a time. That is important to mention, because I don't think that American's follow this tradition.

[@tobiasregneri]

@@swanpride Genau. Und wenn das fünfte Lichtlein brennt, hast Du Weihnachten verpennt :-)

[@larsw.3240]

And the lights on the Christmas tree itself will not start shining before the first advent Sunday, since this day marks the beginning of the Christmas season.

[@georgmeyer7221]

The kid is so adorable cute. Reminds me of my grandson living with his German father and his American mother in Australia so far away ❤️

[@CHarlotte-ro4yi]

I love how Willa is holding a Brezel piece in her hand! Such an integral part of a German or more specifically Southern German childhood 🥰🥨 Also your German sounds really good, one can definitely hear the improvement:)

[@OurStorytoTell]

Thank you! Willa is definitely “Germanized” in that sense! ☺️

[@yt-viewerfromger320]

Die kleine Willa sagt ja (noch) nicht viel vor der Kamera, aber ihr wundervolles süßes Lächeln gleicht das mehr als aus. Ich glaube Willa ist ein Mädchen dem niemand für irgendwas jemals böse sein könnte, bei diesem Lächeln..!

[@Herzschreiber]

Oh my....... Willa is such a little Sunshine!

[@grandmak.]

How lucky you were to find an open Christmas market, I heard that not all of them are this season because of covid. I love how Willa tries every new food just like her parents. We have a famous Xmas market here in Lübeck. It takes place in the 'Heiliggeist Hospital ', a big church like building from the year 1286 which used to be a hospital and an old people's home until 1963. There were little booths built in ( 4 square meters big) in which the old citizens lived. During today's Xmas market season the booths are used for the sale of hand-crafted things and beautiful gifts.On Advent Sundays one of the local church choir will sing Xmas hymns . Of course this is the greatest attraction for not only locals but also for visitors from all over Scandinavia who travel here just for that.

[@OurStorytoTell]

Love to hear about the Christmas market in Lübeck! We are hoping to experience more of these unique markets over the years if we can't make it to them this year. Happy holidays to you grandma k.!

[@grandmak.]

@@OurStorytoTell thank you ! 😃

[@soumikadhikary1106]

This is one of the best videos I have come across. Wonderful feels like a dream world 💘

[@erikagoodale9014]

I can hear the excitement in Marissa's voice! It's great that you had the opportunity to visit a Christmas market. It really helps to get into a festive mood. I'm sorry that so many markets had to close! I still like to visit Christmas markets here in the States but the food is just never as good! I also miss the beautiful wooden crafted ornaments. Willa is such a beautiful child. Such a cutie! You must be such proud parents! Keep having fun and enjoy the Christmas season! Stay warm! Here's some sun from Florida!🍪🥨🌞🌞🌞

[@OurStorytoTell]

Ah yes we can take that sunshine!!☀️ Thanks for sharing it. 😊 And yes, we are proud parents for sure! Happy Holidays!!

[@bluelithium9808]

The cathedral bells are a profound feeling. I always stopped and soaked up the experience when I lived there. What I miss most.

[@jjivy6310]

What fun!! Thank you for taking us along. I am really enjoying your adventures and seeing Willa grow and experience the world.

[@s.l.7422]

my absolute favorite christmas market is the one in the Ravennaschlucht, near Freiburg. it is located under a viaduct which now serves as a bridge for trains going through the Höllental. it‘s absolutely magical at night when the lights get turned on. you should try to check it out if they are still selling tickets for it ☺️

[@OurStorytoTell]

We have heard this one is amazing from many people! Thanks for sharing too! Adding it to our bucketlist! 😍

[@micharenrew6070]

Especially for small (and big) Childrens "Weihnachtsmarkt" is a beautiful Tradition. The light, colours, smell ... and Food/Drinks.

[@lutrabee]

Thank you for bringing a Christmas Market right home to me. I won't be able to go this year, but for a moment I could dream of having some "Reibekuchen mit Apfelmus" potato pancakes with applesauce, or hot "Maroni" chestnuts not only are the latter ones a good snack but the best hand warmer when it gets colder. I am not a big fan of Glühwein, so I usually go with the "Kinderpunsch" the punch for children, if it's made out of grape juice (red or white) from a winery it tastes even better. My favorite cookies, Zimtwaffeln and Mandelherzen. Bad Wimpfen had so far my favorite Christmas Market over the years. They advertise their market to be the oldest market in Germany, and old German, so I only saw a lot of traditional goods and most of it seemed handmade. It's neither too big nor too small. So today is the first day of Advent season, so we will light up the first candle of the Advent wreath. By the way will you make an "Adventskalender" for Willa or will you buy one? Has the Adventskalender made it into your family tradition, or is it something new to you?

[@OurStorytoTell]

Thank you for the information & also the “Happy Thanksgiving.” 😊 It’s really fun to hear about you favorite Christmas traditions!

[@BremerFischkoop]

Kaiserschmarrn enthält sehr viel Ei, much more than american pancake. And after the Kaiserschmarrn pancake ist scrumbled, the pieces have to have an other fry with sugar and butter to cover them with a caramel. And the common snack on a Christmas market is gebrannte Mandeln.

[@duisan8656]

Such a pity that the most Christmas markets are closing now, or have never opened, due to the current situation...you were lucky that you made it to one. We (Western Austria) haven´t had a market last year or this year, really. Such a pity but at least your video gives me some of those missed Christmas vibes. I think the Christmas markets in Kufstein, Salzburg, Innsbruck, Feldkirch and Ravensburg are the most magical I have ever been - part of the reason also is that those cities are breathtaking all year round and it only gets better over Christmas. :)

[@OurStorytoTell]

Thanks for sharing some of your favorite markets! We hope to be able to make it to them in future years. 💛 We are happy we could give you some of the Christmas vibes that you’ve been missing.

[@cocog.1965]

true! :D you should visit innsbruck. Its beautiful! Here there are 5 different christmas matkets and some are located higher up the mountains so that you have a beautiful few! :) Sadly, our christmas markets closed now, too :'(. Such a shame.

[@susanneharvey4034]

Willa is a true foodie! I LOVE IT! 🥰

[@OurStorytoTell]

She really is! 😋

[@Jay-in-the-USA]

If you are able to travel check out the Christmas market in Esslingen and in Strasbourg, France. They are sooo nice and offer many interesting stalls. 🌟 Loved the video!

[@OurStorytoTell]

Thanks!! We will look into them! ❤️

[@Blablagerman]

Come to Cologne, right next to the mighty Cologne DOM cathedral there is a huge christmasmarket as well!

[@OurStorytoTell]

We have heard this market is incredible from many people! We will definitely have to visit someday! 😊

[@chkoha6462]

Our town decided to open the Christmas market under 2G+ rules but that's a small price to pay to get into the seasonal mood;) Can't miss out on Glühwein and some nice snacks while strolling across the market. Ours is locked on the grounds of the Schloss, quite a nice settings to be honest! Glad that you had a chance to see and visit the market in these strange times

[@OurStorytoTell]

Where is your town?

[@chkoha6462]

@@OurStorytoTell the place is Bad Homburg. A few kilometers north of Frankfurt am Main

[@drjoe661]

Thank you so much for showing our hometown in your video. You even showed the birth house of my wife! We were hoping to come back to Bayreuth for Christmas for the first time in many years, and now we heard that the Christmas market is gone, although scientists say the closing of the markets is pointless as long as schools are still open and soccer games are still played in front of an audience.This is a very sad state of affairs and we saw on the news where the vendors in Bayreuth had to dump their Glühwein into the sewer. Let’s hope things will be a bit more logical next year. We shall try again then.

[@lharbach]

Greetings from Bayreuth. I've been watching your channel for a few weeks now and find it really funny and nice that you stopped by in my city. I think I know why you came to Bayreuth ;-) I'm glad that you liked our market so much! As you said, Bayreuth is rather a small market. The best nearby in is probably in Nürnberg. Ich freue mich schon auf weitere Videos von euch. Bleibt Gesund!

[@OurStorytoTell]

Ah hello to you!! 😊 I’m sure it’s kind of fun to see a “foreigner” explore your hometown! Thank you for the kind remarks about our channel & German. ❤️

[@lharbach]

​@@OurStorytoTell Absolutely, but it's beautiful. I also think to have visited some of the cities where you were yourself. :-D You should have tried the roasted almonds. They are the best!

[@avs200619]

So thrilled that you guys got to experience a Christmas market!!! Am so jealous, am on holidays now and should’ve been in Germany seeing some new ones and old ones that I love. Ones that I loved were Rothenburg ob der Tauber, Bad Hindelang, Obernai France, Goslar, Hildesheim, Gengenbach, Colmar France, Montbeliard France, Basel Switzerland, Strasbourg France, Lindau, Hamelin, Konstanz, Altötting and Straubing were ones I can think of off the top of my head that I loved. Love the atmosphere of the smaller ones, seem so much of a family event. Love seeing the locals enjoying it with family and friends just having a great time.

[@OurStorytoTell]

We agree about enjoying the small ones too! 😊 I mean we are VERY much beginners but we could feel that “small town” feeling! Thanks for sharing all of your favorites!!

[@Andreas_Cologne]

I know it's Covidtime, but just a few people around is very strange. Nevertheless it's great that you had the opportunity to see one. It's so great to see Willa's eyes. I like the christmasmarkets here in Cologne (which are still open), but the ones in Freiburg and Gengenbach (black forest) even more. Btw: Kaiserschmarrn is not german but austrian and got it's name because Kaiser Franz liked it very much. Stay healthy and keep on enjoying Christmas time.

[@OurStorytoTell]

Thanks Andreas! It’s fun to learn more about the food. Also those markets sound amazing! We will have to explore them next year.

[@brigittelacour5055]

Freiburg Christmasmarket closed due to COVID. In France Straßburg is still open but 3G + masque, same in Montbéliard ( smaller but very nice with impressing lights) In Alsace I like the one of Kaysersberg, not for the Christmas little chalets, but for the whole village. With COVID everything can change every day, so better check the COVID informations of the place you want to go.

[@m.farhana.rahman3372]

It's not cancelled?

[@RustyDust101]

Kaiserschmarrn. Risa's description of it being a scrambled American pan-cake is perfectly on the spot. That's exactly what it is.

[@niktheorginal]

In northern germany my favourite classic snack are Gebrannte Mandeln - caramelized almonds, absolutetly nostalgic

[@OurStorytoTell]

Ahhhh so dang good! 😋😋 We just learned how to make them at home and we’ve already done it multiple times!

[@jassidoe]

If you have the chance, try the Germknödel, too. It's a dense, somewhat chewy dough ball swimming in vanilla sauce and topped with poppy seeds, served warm. I really fell in love with this one when I moved to Bavaria. 😄 glad you got to enjoy a christmas market, too ^^

[@OurStorytoTell]

Okay now we are wishing we would have tried that after reading your comment. 😂 Next year we guess! It sounds amazing! 😋

[@geneviere199]

@@OurStorytoTell It is not really a special Xmas thing. Dampfnudeln (Germknödel that are usually filled with some kind of plum jelly are more an Austrian thing) are somehow one of the meals I connect with my Grandma who lived in hour house and sometimes cooked in the week for all of us especially when my parents had a lot work to do. She served it with two sauces - a wine sauce and a vanilla sauce. As a child it was my favourite meal - and I am usually not a fan of sweet lunches. You can get them frozen from the supermarkets, too - but like all of this things they can test good but the best is when they come out of Granny's kitchen...

[@natascha7094]

@@OurStorytoTell You should be able to get it st most bavarian restaurants or just go to austria where they have it more. We actually have them at Aldi, frozen, too

[@maxbarko8717]

These Germknödel or Dampfnudeln are not the best. Once I had Germknödel made by a Bavarian Farm lady who had decades of experience. She made them in a special cast iron pan. The bottom was crunchy caramelized. Never had better ones. This was many many many summers ago.

[@Turbo-ic8lw]

Such a nice video. I am so happy that the season really started today on the 1. Advent. I went to our local Weihnachtsmarkt with our daughter yesterday evening. Now we decorate our house, listen to Christmas music and eat self made Stollen. Ich wünsche euch und all euren Zuschauern einen schönen ersten Advent. (I wish a happy first Advent to you and all of your viewers) 🕯️

[@OurStorytoTell]

Thank you! Mmm nothing better than the fun Christmas celebrations and spirit. ❤️ We are happy you could make it to a market with your daughter yesterday.

[@hamsterinfo]

I would recommend to visit the Christmas Market in Michelstadt. It's the most beautiful Market I know in whole Germany. The town and it's small old houses look like a fairy tale. The Christmas Market in Michelstadt is famous for it's traditional german arts and craft.

[@willionaire77]

I must say, Willa is the smallest and cutest Foodie I've ever seen. 😂👌 I wouldn't be surprised if she starts her own channel in a few years giving professional food reviews. 😁😎

[@OurStorytoTell]

Love the comment! Thanks :) She really loves her food!

[@jerrihadding2534]

Bremen has lovely Christmas markets. Your market may be waiting for the First Advent (November 28) to fully open up.

[@LaureninGermany]

Germany really knows how to do Christmas! You know there’s a famous film called „Die Feuerzangenbowle“? (B/w). I have never tried a Feuerzangenbowle. I always went for the Glühwein. I love Kaiserschmarnn, you‘ve made me want some now, lol! I really hope I make it to a Christmas Market this year, too! PS you sounded so excited ❤️

[@OurStorytoTell]

We really were SO excited 😂 We hope you can make it to one as well Lauren! We have been able to hit two, but unless if they open back up that’s likely all we will see. Next year hopefully we can experience more.😊

[@LaureninGermany]

@@OurStorytoTell it honestly was lovely to experience it through youtube, as an Ersatz. But I am keeping my fingers crossed for next weekend. I‘ll be out of Bavaria for work, and maybe I’ll be lucky!

[@MoDKoP]

DIY Feuerzangenbowle kzbin.info/www/bejne/Y6OtlWxqqt6igtU

[@kristinaplatzer2561]

Kaiserschmarrn is a kind of pancake but you have to eat it traditionally with applesauce in Germany an with plum compote in Austria where it actually come from.

[@OurStorytoTell]

Applesauce or plum compote sound like they would be nice toppings. Thanks for the suggestion!

[@Miristzuheiss]

Willa in Winter Wonder World 😘

[@LaureninGermany]

I think Rissa sounded so excited to be able to take her there!

[@OurStorytoTell]

Haha Risa here! & I was 😂

[@Miristzuheiss]

So sorry Risa, i saw your enjoying deep from your childish Heart. 💗 But i want this four W sentence I can hear the Song for her😅

[@martinjahnert1527]

It is nice to see you had fun at a Christmes Marked and tried some of the food there. My favorit one ist the Christkindl Markt in Nürnberg. Nürnberg is known for there Lebkuchen and so you can buy them at every corner on the Market, it is also one of the oldest Markets and one of the biggest. Wish you a jice Christmes time in Germany.

[@OurStorytoTell]

Thank you Martin! We have yet to try Lebkuchen. Hopefully next year we can try it there! 😊

[@sandytupi91]

To be honest: we are great Willa fans 😍 Ok, it's also nice to see you guys 😄✌️ Thank you for your channel and greetings from Erlangen ❄️

[@OurStorytoTell]

Haha love it! 😂 We completely understand!! She’s our favorite too! ☺️

[@AndreasHofhansl]

The best Kaiserschmarren is always fresh made in freezing temperatures in a cabin in the mountains 😃

[@OurStorytoTell]

I can only imagine! We'd love to experience that one day.

[@jeffmanning9817]

Wonderful video. I like the Nuremberg market most. Large size, it fills the square, surrounded by stunning architecture.

[@OurStorytoTell]

We hope to see it for ourselves (hopefully next year!) 😊

[@kelseypeterson4754]

Glad you all got to enjoy a Christmas Market! I am very jealous! I moved to München a few months ago and all the Christmas Markets have been canceled. I was looking forward to going to my first one.

[@OurStorytoTell]

Sorry to hear that Kelsey! It's been tough for those just getting here and adjusting to a new home. Hopefully you can get out and still experience some of the farmers markets and other food stands that a lot of cities will still have outside:).

[@SamFournier]

I loved discovering Christmas Markets in France, I’ve only been to my local one in Aix en Provence but I hope to visit Strasbourg’s and hopefully one in Germany one year. Thank you for taking us along to yours.

[@OurStorytoTell]

Thanks for watching Sam! We have heard the one in Strasbourg is amazing! Hopefully we can visit it someday as well. ❤️

[@petereggers7603]

Salut Sam, I've never been to the south og France but I love the Creches de Noel with all the different Santons and would love to experience the christmas eve tradition of the classic 12 course (or 13?) meal. 😊

[@whattheflyingfuck...]

8:38 Willa is my spirit animal munching that savory cheesy crêpe with daddy - this is soooo gif worthy!

[@mojganjazayeri1862]

Sweet and happy video. Love the excitements and smiles son your faces. It was priceless. Beautiful video I enjoyed watching it a lot. Thank you for sharing and make me smile too.

[@OurStorytoTell]

Thank you ❤️

[@mareikejoeben2682]

If you ever come to the northern part of Germany, visit the Stocksee x-mas market in Schleswig-Holstein, which is very traditional and offers a lot of handcrafts and woodwork.

[@PursueWhatMatters]

What a great video guys! So glad you made it to a Christmas market this year. We hoped to get to one here in Stuttgart but unfortunately they closed. It was nice seeing this one through your eyes.

[@OurStorytoTell]

Ah sorry to hear that! We made it to two luckily before they all cancelled! Hears to next year 🤞

[@Leoniiche]

I think my favorite one must be in Esslingen, it's not only a Christmas market but parts of it also a medieval market. I also always like the one in Stuttgart :) haven't been in many in other parts of Germany though

[@OurStorytoTell]

Thanks for the suggestions! A lot of people agree with you about Stuttgart! Can’t wait to visit someday. 😊

[@unbekannterbenutzer5998]

the violet licorice candies are the best thing.

[@OurStorytoTell]

Oh good to know! Thanks. Next time we will try one! 😊

[@gosiarhomecooking5123]

German Christmas market looks fantastic so many delicious products YUMMY:)

[@nateanddaysh]

Ahh! Looks so amazing, can’t wait until we can come experience one with you guys next year 🤞🏼♥️

[@OurStorytoTell]

Hope that can happen!

[@holagirl]

Beautiful! Ive been searching about the current christmas market and it was only you for this 2021! Lol! MY DREAM EVENT and place to visit as well! Thanks for sharing! Cute baby sounds

[@holagirl]

Oh i mean in munich- xmas 2021

[@OurStorytoTell]

Thank you!! It really is so magical hopefully you can make it to one yourself! ❤️

[@jannesfriedrichs1563]

It Sounded like Willa said " Jackpott" once she saw the Karussell🤗👋

[@OurStorytoTell]

Haha we will have to go back and listen!! She could have 😂

[@markusfrey5625]

Ravenna Canyon Christmas Market is our Favorite. Especially if all Lights are on. It is located in the South Black Forrest Region. Before you visit Ravenna Canyon, you can Stop in Bad Wildbad and you can walk on the Baumwipfelpfad a Trail top of the Trees. Due to the Pandemic, the Openinghours are limited, check out if the C-market are open.

[@OurStorytoTell]

This whole experience sounds amazing! Thanks for sharing! 😊

[@ursularieger5092]

Yeah - 🥰 Bad Wildbad, my hometown....but it's still far to go from Bad Wildbad/ northern Black forest to Ravenna Schlucht/southern Black forest....its worth to do it seperately as 2 Trips. Bad Wildbad, Freudenstadt, Baiersbronn....Mummelsee...1000 sights to visit 🥰

[@arnd73ad]

One of Germany's best Christmas markets is in Bad Salzuflen, that is my personal Favorit.

[@OurStorytoTell]

Thanks for sharing it with us! We will definitely look into it 😊

[@margiesessions5329]

Rothenberg was our favorite christmas market and atmosphere during the season. Of course this was precovid, but do try to get there during your stint at graf!♡

[@maren4105]

My favorite Christmas Market is the one at the Dom of Cologne.

[@t.kausch419]

.. genießt diese tolle Vorweihnachtszeit hier in good old Germany. So lange es noch möglich ist.. in dieser bescheidenen Coronazeit. Very nice and sweet.

[@christiankastorf1427]

"Your wife has got such a funny accent. May I ask where she comes from?" "From the Glühwein-stall".

[@OurStorytoTell]

Haha this is Risa! I didn’t know it was that bad 😂

[@-----REDACTED-----]

Yup, Kaiserschmarren is just that: scrambled pancake. Good stuff!

[@winterschmied4583]

The "Kaiserschmarrn" you had is a traditional Austrian dish. One of the many stories how it was invented is, that Emperor Franz-Josef I. of Austria had been a huge fan of Palatschinken (Pancake) but the cook ripped it when putting it on a plate. To cover his mishap he covered it with a huge amount of powdered sugar. The word Schmarrn is austrian for a joke or nonsense. So it is said that people or the valets (depending on who tells this story) said this destroyed Pancake was a bad joke to serve to the Emperor, who by the way, loved it. Traditional the Kaiserschmarrn is served with Zwetschgengröster (that is like a mush made of Plums, but without water, so it will become more chewy) Ja, ich weiß, es gibt viele andere Geschichten um den Kaiserschmarrn und genauso viele Rezepte. Ich erhebe auch keinen Anspruch auf Korrektheit, insbesondere was das Gröster angeht. By the way, better late then never: Happy Thanksgiving to you. It's good to see you all back healthy after your Corona disease.

[@Neelia35]

The Striezelmarkt in Dresden is great

[@cathythompson8734]

Lovely vlog, great to see you guys out and about.

[@DanielLDE]

My favorite Christmas markets so far were the ones in Dortmund and Regensburg. The one in Dortmund is huge, there's a lot of stuff to try and it's not as crammed as some others and there's a giant Christmas tree and the one in Regensburg is really cozy and has a great Christmas atmosphere.

[@OurStorytoTell]

Thank you foe the recommendations! 😊

[@ursularieger5092]

Stuttgart Christmas Market - unfortunatelly cancelled now. Check out Strassburg Christmas Market/France, close by and wonderful and I think still open ! 🎅

[@OurStorytoTell]

We have heard it’s amazing! Thanks for the recommendation! Next year we will try to make it to Stuttgart’s market. 😊

[@vstarannie]

Although you don't drink, a classic German Christmas drink is Glühwein. That is a spiced heated wine. Probably gets busier later, people are just getting off work. Probably a good thing you went at this time though, due to the times.

[@OurStorytoTell]

We hit up a second Christmas market before they closed (video coming soon) and we definitely saw everyone drinking this. Must be tasty! 😊

[@dreasbn]

Living in Berlin for 15 years now the city has a vast variety of different Christmas markets something for everyone‘s taste. Charlottenburger Schloß and Gendarmen Markt are my faves. But there some medieval markets for instance one in Siegburg near Bonn and nice ones in Köln and Bonn… I think a lot of atmosphere comes with nice old architecture surrounding the markets.those are the best.

[@viciousyeen6644]

I’m sorry for you not to be able to experience one like they were before the pandemic. But I hope you can enjoy another one in the future with everything how it should be :)

[@OurStorytoTell]

We hope so too! 🤞 Thank you!

[@JuliusDiCaprio4471]

Willa as usual awesome, Unfortunately the Christmas market in Freiburg has been canceled cause of high Covid Infection 🥺 and my most beautiful Christmas market in Germany will be in Nürnberg they have this delicious Lebkuchen they are legendary and Köln with an amazing vibes and Hamburg Leipzig oh oh Dresden..🎄🎄🎄German they Know how to celebrate Christmas and Christmas market is a magic place to be in Germany. love you. Tanner Willa and Resa

[@cobblestoneadventures1129]

Great video!! We can’t wait for the day we experience a real Weihnachtsmarkt

[@OurStorytoTell]

Hopefully you guys can soon! Are you guys living in Germany now? I took a look at your channel and just saw you left from NC to come to Germany not long ago. Either way, hopefully you can get to a Wiehnachtsmarkt soon!

[@cobblestoneadventures1129]

@@OurStorytoTell We we’re just there on vacation for 2 weeks, we are back in North Carolina now! Starting the process to move to Germany next year :)

[@gigibenea3529]

Thank you shearing with us ....love the German Kristkindl Markets...I had the chanse in 2012 in Munich...enjoy ..have fun ....and show us more decorations ...I loce all that hand painted balls...the Pyramids...the smoky men..the stars...

[@djnotgeil]

Be glad you caught this one! (And before the lockdown...) The Nürnberger Cristkindlesmarkt is, perhaps, the most popular one around. It got closed down this year because of corona.

[@OurStorytoTell]

Yes we were bummed! We explored the city a couple days ago and saw where it would have been. Next year hopefully! 🤞

[@lukasneuner4760]

wow I didn't hear you saying where you were, at first. Then I slowly recognized the buildings. It's a strange feeling, seeing the city I went to school in and lived in for a couple of years in a Video :P I'm literally 20 minutes away from there while typing :D You guys got lucky. It was pretty much constantly up to debate, wether or not the market would even open in 2021. That's why it looks so empty, compared to other years. My go-to drink at this and many other Christmas market is usually some kind of hot mead (preferably cherry mead)

[@OurStorytoTell]

Haha I bet that was kind of strange!! So cool that you live so close though! 😊

[@germanpoweractivated]

So cute.. so wholesome

[@OurStorytoTell]

Thank you!

[@felicitasdip7160]

Go visit a Christmas Market in Northern Germany, they are different and the food is to. Its sooo good !!

[@OurStorytoTell]

We would love too!! 😊

[@elkeyvonnelindemann8284]

Drive to Rothenburg ob der Tauber! That is the ultimate Christmas town in Germany……in my opinion! I know, this year is difficult with those markets due to new COVID restrictions especially in Bavaria! The Christmas markets are so valuable and needed for the people in Germany! For the people, who make an income with it and for the people, who are enjoying them alike! You could see it in your daughters eyes how precious a Christmas Market is and for you to experience that through her eyes is so special!

[@jurgenrathjen5965]

Very nice video, your child is adorable!!!

[@markmagiera6115]

fortunate you got in a session at a Christmas Market before it was shut down.

[@Ron5en]

Please try also Christstollen. That's my favorite food for Coffeetime during christmas time.

[@Kikifriedmann]

This Year is a little bit less Chrismas, because of the whole thing. You know!? Usually they have more light's more Chrismas music and more Booths. I hope you still enjoy it! You are just loving people!! And Willa is so cute and beautiful and charismatic!

[@OurStorytoTell]

Thank you Katrin! We definitely still enjoyed it. 😊

[@sonjaberger6726]

There are a lot of states in Germany where the Christmas Markets are still open. If you have the chance you should take a road trip and visit some of them. It’s definitely worth it and sooo much delicious food to try! Cologne for example has some great Christmas Markets and Hamburg of course :)

[@OurStorytoTell]

Thanks Sonja!

[@rapsack7058]

It related to the "advent" tradition we have in germanyI The Kaiserschmarn is kind of a pancake..your right

[@emmywalther]

For me the ONE Christmas Market Snack is “Schmalzkuchen”!! ….Maybe it’s more of a northern Germany thing…? Anyway - it’s not spectacular but SO good. 😁 Happy first Advent to you!! 🕯

[@OurStorytoTell]

We will have to keep our eye out and try it next Christmas market! 😊 Thank you & same to you!! ❤️

[@emmywalther]

@@OurStorytoTell I am super excited to see what’s next on your German Christmas journey! 😊 & Thank you! 🥰

[@ggthjwf]

Hope you know that you can keep the special designed mugs if you want after drinking the Glühwein. Therefore you just do not get back the Pfand.

[@OurStorytoTell]

Good to know! 😊 Thanks!

[@minchen_2265]

War gestern auf unserem und hab Schmalzgreben gegessen 😋 Kommende Woche sind Poffertjes dran und dann kommt die Pilzpfanne 🤗 (und zwischendurch natürlich die Bratwurst 🙂🙃🙂🙃🙂🙃🙂)

[@jaclynjt8410]

Awesome video, great music! I'm jealous from California ..lol

[@OurStorytoTell]

Haha yeah definitely different scenery from CA compared to here! We just got snow yesterday. 😊 We hope you are happy and healthy. Happy holidays!

[@jaclynjt8410]

@@OurStorytoTell Thank you! Same to you guys! ❤

[@82mabli]

You are lucky to see a market, before they all closed again, I haven't been at one this year. Well, hopefullly next year.

[@OurStorytoTell]

We are sad to hear that. We were lucky to make it to two before COVID hit. (We will share another video of it in a couple weeks)s Here is to hoping for more next year! 🤞

[@tobiase9205]

I highly recommend the "Stritzel Markt". This is the Christmas Market of Dresden. It is very Huge and so Beautiful.

[@OurStorytoTell]

Thank you! We will look for it next year! 😊

[@MrIvanka110]

Nice, lucky you got to see an open Christmas Market. They are all closed now. One day you should go to Regensburg, the Market at the Thurn und Taxis castle . It's one of the most beautiful Christmas markets I've ever been to. Maybe meet up there next year? 😃

[@OurStorytoTell]

We were able to make it to that one this year luckily! 💛 You’re exactly right it is amazing!! We would definitely go back again!

[@frauantjeshayday-farmen9517]

Not Käse but Kaiserschmarrn It was the most lived meal of emperor Franz of Austria, the husband of empress Maria Theresia. And yes, it is a scrambled pancake with a very eggy dough, very thick. And traditionally to be eaten with powdered sugar and Apfelmus

[@mochichichi2458]

i am in bayreuth right now and didnt realise this is the bayreuth market

[@OurStorytoTell]

Cool! Yes it is there :)

[@sevenlux7093]

Nice to see how amazed you are and to see the glow in Willow's eyes. (I hope I spelled her name correctly)

[@franzvogel9059]

Hello you three loves ... you have to eat Mutzen and roasted almonds ( gebrannte Mandeln). At least these have been my specialties at the Christmas market since I was a child. #loveandpeace

[@crish10030]

Congratulations for your channel guys. Im already adicct to your videos I can't stop watching them😅

[@OurStorytoTell]

Okay this made our day!! Thanks for watching, but especially for letting us know! 🫶 Let us know which one is your fav so far!!

[@genovevastahlberg4516]

amazing, enjoy guys.

[@OurStorytoTell]

Thank you! 😊

[@sandenewton5029]

My favorites, Esslingen and Köln

[@OurStorytoTell]

Going to look into them! 😍

[@mkoschmall]

Acctually, the most beautiful christmas market may not even be in Germany, but in Strassbourg (ok, used to be German once). Perfect mixture of all the German goodies plus probably the Glühwein of the highest quality anywhere (real red wine with spices compared to the stuff served back home).

[@OurStorytoTell]

Thanks for the suggestion! Sounds like we will have to make a visit sometime! 😊

[@earthcharmedddec]

So cool, thanks for sharing! The Karlsruhe one was small this year and it's good to know what a usual one looks like!

[@OurStorytoTell]

Thanks! We are glad you enjoyed it! 😊

[@khannoor584]

Omg I m first in ur channel just to see Germany... and ur baby is so innocent and so cute masha Allah 😍🥰🥰🥰🥰

[@guenterserwotka8669]

my two favorite Christmas Markets are in Nuernberg and in Rothenburg ob der Tauber, go there if you have a chance.

[@OurStorytoTell]

Thanks for sharing! We hope to visit both someday! 😊

[@verenak2158]

Good thing you wet early because now they are shut down 😔 Next time try Schmalzkuchen. Those are my favorites.

[@OurStorytoTell]

Yes we agree! We luckily were able to catch one more, but sad they’re basically all closed now! Next year we will try that! Thanks for the recommendations!

[@pinkvogon9639]

No way, that´s my hometown! 😱

[@OurStorytoTell]

We are happy we got to explore the markets there this year! Let us know of other fun things to do in Bayreuth :)