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Your European Christmas Market Shopping List - from home 🎅
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items A list of “European Christmas Market Things” you can order right to your home.
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Food
Often found at German markets, bratwursts are a must-have on a Christmas Market adventure
Fully Cooked Uncured Bavarian Bratwurst | Trader Joe's
Heat these up at home, a warm bowl of chestnuts are the perfect compliment to a winter day
Whole Roasted Shelled Chestnuts
These delicious cakes are a staple at French and Swiss markets. You can search for a local bakery near you that bakes these delicious treats! (My recommendation is currently set from Austin, Texas)
Chimney Cake
It's not a Christmas market without a sweet gingerbread dessert, these options at Trader Joe's are some of my absolute favorites
Gingerbread
Whole Food's pre made crepes have been a staple to my home for over a decade! You can make them sweet or make them savory, and best of all you can enjoy this as one would at a market in France!
Traditional Crepes 10 Count at Whole Foods Market
Milk chocolate or dark, add some festive sprinkles, these marshmallows are a perfect bite or you can top off your hot coco with them.
Milk Chocolate Marshmallow Squares, 7 oz - Whole Foods Market
One thing you'll find at every Christmas market in Europe is CHEESE, and LOTS of it. Whole Foods replicates this experience well with their wide options and selections. You may even find imports here
Cheese at Whole Foods Market
Auntie Anne's pretzels always puts a smile on my face. This German market staple is a must have to complete your Christmas market experience right at home.
Auntie Anne's Pretzel Menu
Linzer cookies are a market staple! Luckily Pepperidge farm makes them accessible to us if you don't want to have to bake your own!
Pepperidge Farm Linzer Raspberry Cookies - 6oz - Target
Honey to make honey gummy bears, let me know if you want a complete recipe for them!
Honey - Etsy
Drinks
It's not Christmas without the perfect cup of “Chocolate Chaud," And target has some of the best selections
Hot Cocoa - Target
Mulled wine is a traditional favorite and you can get the spices you need right at target to make these delicious drinks right at home
Simply Organic - Mulling Spice - Gluten Free - Case Of 8/1.2 Oz
Grab a bottle of red, and heat it up. You will have a perfect glass of “Vin Chaud”
Red Wine - Target
Something for the kids! While the adults enjoy their mulled wines and vin chaud, the kids get to enjoy a nice punch. Sometimes warmed and equally as delicious
Fruit Punch : Juice & Cider - Target
Eggnog is another traditional drink you'll find at markets. You can find similar right at target!
Eggnog : Milk - Target
I love a good tea, and mighty leaf may just be my favorite. These fragrant teas are both incredible for the senses and will warm you up instantly
Mighty Leaf : Tea - Target
Gifts
Christmas markets are also one for the makers and there are incredibly talented wood crafters in Europe. You can find similar quality on Etsy here in the states
Custom Wood Signs - Etsy
It's not a holiday market without the perfect Christmas mug. Target has a wide selection and always filled with adorable-ness
Holiday Christmas Mugs - Target
You'll find lots of beautiful wool scarves in Christmas markets, mostly handmade. Target has many inspired looks and you can find something for everyone here!
Winter Scarves - Target
It's no surprise when I say, you can find the most intricate nutcrackers at these markets that make for the most stunning gift
Nutcracker - Etsy
Hand made ornaments are beautiful additions to a Christmas tree, and a Christmas market is filled with them!
Handmade Ornaments - Etsy
I'm always trying to buy every leather bag I see at an Italian Christmas market. It's hard not to when the quality is so good and the prices even better. You can find some good distributors right here on Etsy!
Leather Goods - Etsy
The perfect Christmas gift, customizable candles, these bring a smile to anyone's faces!
Christmas Candle - Etsy
A handmade toy is the perfect touch to your Christmas gifting line up. They are so special and even good to gift adults
Handmade Toys - Etsy