Happy Christmas market

Updated: 2014-12-17 13:16

(chinadaily.com.cn)

Originating in Germany and Austria, Christmas markets have a history of more than 700 years. Street bazaars associated with Advent, the four weeks before Christmas Day, are celebrated in various styles around the world.

Tourists visit the traditional Christkindelsmaerik (Christ Child market) near Strasbourg's Cathedral November 29, 2014. Held annually since 1570, Strasbourg's Christ Child Market, known as the oldest French Christmas market, will be held until December 31. [Photo/Agencies]