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Christmas Village in Philadelphia is an outdoor Holiday market in Center City situated at LOVE Park on the west side of City Hall. From Thanksgiving through Christmas Eve, vendors in 60 wooden booths and two big tents will sell European food, sweets and drinks. Furthermore, they offer a great shopping experience with international seasonal holiday gifts, ornaments, jewelry and high quality arts and crafts. The unique atmosphere with thousands of lights, the big Holiday Tree of the City of Philadelphia, the delicious smell of Crépes, gingerbread, Bratwurst and mulled wine will bring you and your family into the perfect Christmas mood. The municipal Christmas tree – lighted by Major Nutter in the traditional tree lighting ceremony – as well as our unique Christkind-Photo wall and the central stage will be attractions during the Holiday season 2012. The central stage will be the place for daily live performances of local choirs, orchestras and bands. At the weekend after our Sneak Peak on Thursday, Nov 22nd the market will be opened by the original Christkind from Nuremberg/ Germany in our big opening ceremony on Saturday, Nov 24th. The following Saturdays will be highlighted by special events and performances such as our well known German-American Weekend or our NEW LOVE Weekend. Come an experience a real German Christmas market in Center City of Philadelphia to get into the right Christmas mood - we LOVE Christmas!