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The Christmas markets that spring up across Europe come wintertime are in a league of their own when it comes to decorations. In countries like Germany and France, outdoor shopping villages create Christmas-themed winter wonderlands, filled with ornaments, knickknacks and, of course, street food.

Take a look at some of the beautiful Christmas markets throughout Europe with this photo tour.

 

(Main image: dierk schaefer)

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Marissa WillmanMarissa Willman earned a bachelor's degree in journalism before downsizing her life into two suitcases for a teaching gig in South Korea. Seoul was her home base for two years of wanderlusting throughout six countries in Asia. In 2011, Marissa swapped teaching for travel writing and now calls Southern California home.

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