Vancouver, B.C., November 2024

Christmas Markets 2024 in North America!

It’s that magical time of year again! Christmas Markets 2024, filled with festive German and local vendors, are gearing up to spread holiday cheer across North America.

Germany’s deep-rooted tradition of Christmas markets is cherished by millions. Each year, over 85 million people visit these markets to soak in the charm of handcrafted nutcrackers, warm mulled wine, and unique artisanal goods. Many of these markets date back to the Middle Ages; Dresden’s famous market, for instance, has been delighting visitors since 1434.

The magic of German Christmas markets has crossed borders, captivating holiday lovers in the USA, the Netherlands, Italy, and even Japan, where Osaka hosts one of the world’s largest German-themed Christmas markets. Canada, too, has embraced this festive tradition. 

Among Germany’s cherished holiday symbols is the Herrnhut Star, also known as the Moravian Star. These iconic stars, produced in Herrnhut, Germany, represent a tradition stretching back generations. Each year, 600,000 stars are carefully handcrafted, with about 10% exported worldwide. Despite this growing demand, every star is made with the same dedication to quality, a process that requires patience and skilled craftsmanship. The original Herrnhut Star is recognizable by its 25 points, a detail cherished by holiday markets worldwide.

In North American markets, you can find these stars lighting up the holiday scenes, available in various sizes and colors. Notable markets like Vancouver, Kitchener, Mifflinburg, St. Paul, and Des Moines even offer these stars for sale. The Vancouver Christmas Market has featured MyBrilliantStar since 2013, where our team is ready to answer questions about the star’s origins, meaning, and assembly.

At our booth, you’ll also discover traditional German holiday treasures, including HUSS incense burners and cones, MAROLIN’s Christmas ornaments, and nativity sets. Embrace the charm of the Herrnhut Star and experience an array of exceptional German products at North America’s Christmas markets!

North American Christmas Markets 2024:

• Vancouver Christmas Market: November 13 – December 24
• Christmas Village in Baltimore: November 23 – December 24
• Made in Philadelphia Holiday Market at Dilworth Park: November 15 – January 1
• Carmel Christkindlmarkt: November 23 – December 24
• Christmas Village in Philadelphia: November 23 – December 24
• Marché de Noël Allemand de Quebec: November 21 – December 23
• European Christmas Market, St. Paul: November 29 – December 22
• Christkindlmarket Des Moines: December 5 – December 8
• Christkindl Market Kitchener: December 5 – December 8
• Mifflinburg Christkindl Market: December 12 – December 14
• Minneapolis Christkindl Market: November 22 - December 22

Wishing you a joyous holiday season!