MONROE - Christ-kindlmarkt, a centuries-old holiday market with origins in Germany, will fill the Grand Hall of the Turner Hall of Monroe from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Friday and Saturday, Nov. 27 and 28. This Old World holiday tradition is part of Turner Hall's on-going Swiss Heritage Series.
The first Christkindlmarkts - or Christ Child Markets - date back to 1434, with the market in Nuremburg being one of the oldest and most famous. The aroma of Lebkuchen (gingerbread) and Glüwein (hot spiced wine), mingled with the scent of fresh pine, fill the outdoor market spaces that feature holiday foods and unique wares crafted by artisans.
Although Turner Hall's Christkindlmarkt is held indoors, the Emmental-style chalet, rich in the alpine heritage of Switzerland, provides the perfect ambiance for this traditional market, including the same sensory delights as the European markets. Shoppers will find the work of over 20 select artisans and vendors, with unique, affordable and quality gifts including fiber and fabric arts, custom-made gift baskets, soaps and lotions, paintings, floral arrangements, china and beadwork, as well as specifically European items such as Scherenschnitte (scissor cuttings), Kerbschnitte (chip-carving in wood) and Holzschnitte (wood-carvings). Also part of the market, a European-style cafe, including homemade Swiss baked goods, soups and hot spiced wine, will offer Christkindlmarkt shoppers a chance to relax and enjoy the holiday atmosphere. Father Christmas will also be making some appearances at the Christkindlmarkt, visiting with shoppers and sharing stories.
Kim Tschudy of New Glarus is continuing work, begun at last year's Christkindlmarkt, on a book about Turner Hall of Monroe. People can bring photos and have them copied on the spot for possible use in the book. The photos can be of anything - a children's accordion recital, gymnastics, championship or worst bowling team, a wedding dance or reception, program or special event, a Cheese Days dance, Swiss wrestling - as long as it took place at Turner Hall. The photos need not be big or small or in perfect condition, and can be older or newer. The owners of any photos that are selected for use in the book would be acknowledged in the book.
More information on the Christkindlmarkt, including a complete listing of vendors, is available at www.TurnerHallofMonroe.org/christkindlmarkt.html.
The first Christkindlmarkts - or Christ Child Markets - date back to 1434, with the market in Nuremburg being one of the oldest and most famous. The aroma of Lebkuchen (gingerbread) and Glüwein (hot spiced wine), mingled with the scent of fresh pine, fill the outdoor market spaces that feature holiday foods and unique wares crafted by artisans.
Although Turner Hall's Christkindlmarkt is held indoors, the Emmental-style chalet, rich in the alpine heritage of Switzerland, provides the perfect ambiance for this traditional market, including the same sensory delights as the European markets. Shoppers will find the work of over 20 select artisans and vendors, with unique, affordable and quality gifts including fiber and fabric arts, custom-made gift baskets, soaps and lotions, paintings, floral arrangements, china and beadwork, as well as specifically European items such as Scherenschnitte (scissor cuttings), Kerbschnitte (chip-carving in wood) and Holzschnitte (wood-carvings). Also part of the market, a European-style cafe, including homemade Swiss baked goods, soups and hot spiced wine, will offer Christkindlmarkt shoppers a chance to relax and enjoy the holiday atmosphere. Father Christmas will also be making some appearances at the Christkindlmarkt, visiting with shoppers and sharing stories.
Kim Tschudy of New Glarus is continuing work, begun at last year's Christkindlmarkt, on a book about Turner Hall of Monroe. People can bring photos and have them copied on the spot for possible use in the book. The photos can be of anything - a children's accordion recital, gymnastics, championship or worst bowling team, a wedding dance or reception, program or special event, a Cheese Days dance, Swiss wrestling - as long as it took place at Turner Hall. The photos need not be big or small or in perfect condition, and can be older or newer. The owners of any photos that are selected for use in the book would be acknowledged in the book.
More information on the Christkindlmarkt, including a complete listing of vendors, is available at www.TurnerHallofMonroe.org/christkindlmarkt.html.
