With their origins in the late Middle Ages in German-speaking Europe, it is hard to believe that the tradition of Christmas markets has not only survived to the modern day
VIENNA, AUSTRIA
MONTREAL, CANADA
BRUGES, BELGIUM
BLACK FOREST, GERMANY
BATH, UNITED KINGDOM
COPENHAGEN, DENMARK
CHICAGO, UNITED STATES
HONG KONG, CHINA
The aptly named Winterfest isn't so much a market as it is a Christmas festival, with light shows throughout December.