Christkindlmarkt Front Royal 2008
The The Lovely Music you are hearing comes from a Porter Music Box and the CD called "Porter Music Box Christmas Treasures" is available from Heaven Sent Shoppe
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The Christkindlmarkt Story Long ago in the mountainous areas of Germany, toymakers would gather in the villages in the weeks leading up to Christmas to sell their wares. Many villages would use that time as a chance to get together and enjoy a little festival, since the work of harvest would usually be over and the winter would only just be beginning. For children it was a magical time, since many lived on farms or in the villages themselves and did not often see what new wonders the toymakers had invented, or see what was new in the wider world. So the annual gatherings of toymakers were very popular, not to mention they were a major source of income for the villagers who would busily prepare the sausages, mulled wine, and baked goods for weeks in advance. The most popular and well-known market is the Nurnberg Christkindlmarkt which derives its name from the Christ-Child which is carried through the streets by the children of the city in the toymaker’s parade, and placed in his manger on Christmas eve. Tradition has it that the Christkindl was added to the parade some time after the fairs became popular destinations, when local clergymen became concerned that all the activities and commercial endeavors might drown out the manger story, and persuaded the businessmen to make the procession of the children at the end of the parade a part of the Christian Nativity scene. And so it was, and so it still is. Over the centuries, Christkindlmarkt has naturally spread to the United States, with famous markets in Bethlehem and Mifflinburg, Pennsylvania, that draw hundreds of thousands of visitors annually. FRONT ROYAL’s Christkindlmarkt is four years old this year and we’re proud to join with the Warren Heritage Society, The Warren Rifles Confederate museum, and our patrons to make it better than ever. We wish you a most joyous and blessed Holiday season! Froehliche Weihnachten! Joyeuse Noel! Feliz Navidad! - Steve & Maggie Sill, Event Co-Chairs New features This year: Sarah Snowflake drifts through the market dispensing Christmas wishes Opening Procession led by St Nicholas on his white horse Nov 23 at 10 AM! Benjamin Bear bids a furry welcome at the entrance Horse & Carriage Rides Christmas Village Puppet Show Campfire Caroling Living Nativity by Buckton Presbyterian Church |
Schedule of Events - Updated regularly- Please Check Often! Nov 16 6:30 PM—Downtown Front Royal Light-Up "Royal Lights" at the Gazebo Nov 23, 10:00 AM—Christkindlmarkt opens, Special Procession led by St Nicholas in his victorian carriage from the Gazebo in the Village Commons to the Christkindlmarkt at 119 Chester Street. Blessing of the Market. Refreshments in Winter Wonderland. 10:30 AM-2:00 PM- Horse and Carriage Rides Nov 23-24—Christkindlmarkt vendors open 10-8 Nov 24—1-3 PM—Posh Pets Fashion Festival & Pet Pix with Santa —at the market in Winter Wonderland. Benefits the Humane Society of Warren County. Christmas music throughout the day. Nov 25—Market open 11:00 AM—4:00 PM Nov 30-Dec 1—Christkindlmarkt vendors open 10—8 Dec 1—Kiwanis Pancake Breakfast - E Wilson Morrison School 6:30AM-6 PM 10:00-4:00—Warren Heritage Society Christmas tours of Belle Boyd Cottage and the Balthis House, 101 Chester St. Children’s ornament workshop, Warren Heritage Society, 101 Chester St 11:00 AM—Christmas Village Puppet Show. "The Puppy Show!" Dec 1—1-3:00 PM Live Music from Brush Arbor Bluegrass Gospel Dec 1—Downtown Holiday Parade, 4:15 PM; Dec 2—Market open 11:00 AM—4:00 PM Dec 2—1-3:00 Live music from Becky and Mom Dec 2—1-4:00 PM—Ride the Christkindlmarkt Express—our unique train ride tour of the market. Dec 7-9—Christkindlmarkt vendors open 10-8 Dec 8—DBA-Downtown Front Royal Old Time Christmas—Throughout Downtown Dec 8—10:00-4:00—WHS Christmas Tours, Gingerbread Contest & Workshop, $10 p/p, 101 Chester Street; Christmas Strollers, 1-2::00 PM—Live Music "Christmas with Elvis", Dec 9—1--4:00 PM—Ride the Christkindlmarkt Express—our unique train ride tour of the market Dec 14-15—Christkindlmarkt vendors open 10-8 Dec 15—All day—Downtown Kids Day, at the Gazebo Dec 15—10:00-4:00—WHS Christmas tours, 11:00—Miss Debbie reads Children’s Christmas Stories 1:00-4:30 PM—A Christmas High Tea, $15 p/p, with Live Classical English Christmas Folk Music, 101 Chester St Dec 16—Market open 11:00 AM—4:00 PM Dec 16—1--4:00 PM—Ride the Christkindlmarkt Express—our unique train ride tour of the market Dec 16—3:00-5:00 PM—Buckton Presbyterian Church presents A Live Nativity, Market area Dec 16 1-2:00 PM—Live music by Valerie Von Fange Dec 21-22—Christkindlmarkt vendors open 10:00 AM-8:00 PM Dec 22—Live Music by the Woodhouse Band , Christmas Stories at Christkindlmarkt Dec 23—2:30—4:00 PM—Christmas Carols around the fire—Hot spiced cider & Marshmallows 4:00—Christkindlmarkt Official Closing ceremony Dec 24—Bonus shopping day—Christkindlmarkt vendors open 10:00 AM—4:00 PM |
Christkindlmarkt 2008 Patrons and Sponsors A big thanks to these individuals and companies for their many material contributions. Cub Scout Pack 211 Dot’s Spot FR Police Dept Kibler Furniture South by Southwest Tours Town of Front Royal and the Front Royal—Warren County Visitors Center United Bank VFW Post 1860 Warren Rifles Confederate Museum Activity Areas: Market & Winter Wonderland, Christkindmarkt Displays, Music & Food: 119 Chester Street Historic Christmas Tours & Activities: 95 and 101 Chester Street 2008 Christkindlmarkt Raffle
Drawings are held on Dec 24. You need not be present to win! |
Contact us: If you are interested in a crafter booth, contact us now! Christkindlmarkt Front Royal, 119 Chester Street, Front Royal VA 22630 Maggie Sill, (540) 622-2060 Click here to E-Mail |
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