Strasbourg Christmas Markets 2022 #CapitaledeNoël

Noël à Strasbourg - Strasbourg is “Capital of Christmas” With its famous Christmas Tree, illuminations, pretty wooden chalets, bredele cakes and hot wine, there’s always magic in the air at Strasbourg’s Christmas Markets. The markets return to the city each and every year, bringing unbridled joy to visitors. The first Christmas market dates back to the late 12th century – well before 1570. Records show that Strasbourg held a Klausenmärik (Saint Nicolas market) on 6 December each year. The famous Christkindelsmärik (Christmas market), as it’s known today, came into being when Alsace switched to Protestantism. Johannes Flinner, the preacher at the Cathedral, abolished the Klausenmärik because he wanted to erase all references to Catholicism. Music from Youtube Audio Library: Jingle Bells (Instrumental) - Jingle Punks O Christmas Tree (Instrumental) - Jingle Punks Hark the Herald Angels Sing (Instrumental) - Jingle Punks 12 Days of Christmas (Instrumental) - Jing