{"id":96670,"date":"2019-11-16T10:29:28","date_gmt":"2019-11-16T15:29:28","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.thevalleyledger.com\/?p=96670"},"modified":"2019-11-16T10:29:28","modified_gmt":"2019-11-16T15:29:28","slug":"christkindlmarkt-nominated-by-usa-today-as-one-of-nations-top-holiday-markets","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.thevalleyledger.com\/?p=96670","title":{"rendered":"Christkindlmarkt Nominated by USA TODAY as One of Nation\u2019s Top Holiday Markets"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/Kimberly_Kanuck_Photography\/\">Featured image:\u00a0 Christkindlmarkt, by Kimberly Kanuck<\/a><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>BETHLEHEM, PA\u2013Christmas City fans rejoice! Bethlehem\u2019s <a href=\"http:\/\/www.christmascity.org\/christkindlmarkt\" data-saferedirecturl=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/url?q=http:\/\/www.christmascity.org\/christkindlmarkt&amp;source=gmail&amp;ust=1574003514898000&amp;usg=AFQjCNGvHB9qZL9JbowQs5KNnV7uU24j6g\">Christkindlmarkt<\/a> has been nominated as one of the top holiday markets in North America in <em>USA TODAY<\/em>\u2019s 10Best Readers\u2019 Choice competition. Patrons can experience the Christmas event and all its holiday magic firsthand when it kicks off its 27th year Nov. 22-24 at SteelStacks in Bethlehem. Other 2019 Christkindlmarkt Bethlehem dates are Nov. 29-Dec. 1 and Dec. 5-8, 12-15 and 19-22.<\/p>\n<p>Established in 1993, Christkindlmarkt is a one-of-a-kind holiday experience for the whole family that brings the spirit of Bethlehem, the Christmas City, alive with the season. The heart-warming holiday event features aisles of handmade works by the nation\u2019s finest artisans &#8211; with thousands of unique gift ideas for family and friends &#8211; as well as live Christmas music; an authentic German St. Nicholas; and European favorites like wursts and strudel.<\/p>\n<p>Earlier this summer, Musikfest had the honor of being named the number-one music festival in North America by <em>USA TODAY<\/em>\u2019s 10Best, beating out other distinguished music festivals like Riot Fest, Austin City Limits Music Festival and Coachella.<\/p>\n<p>Voting for the top holiday market is open through Dec. 2 at noon, and the winner will be announced Dec. 13. 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