The Changing Face of German Christmas Markets: Historic, Mercantile, Social, and Experiential Dimensions

Annually, there are between 2500 and 3000 Christmas markets in Germany. While claiming to be rooted in century-old tradition, the current concept of the markets, shaped in the 1930s, gradually transformed from primarily mercantile operations to experiential events. In contemporary times, these marke...

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Bibliographic Details
Main Authors: Dirk H.R. Spennemann, Murray Parker
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2021-08-01
Series:Heritage
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Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/2571-9408/4/3/102