For many of us, the most wonderful time of the year starts in November, this being the time of the Christmas market in Germany. It is the most reflective time of the year, marked by candlelight and the smell of cookies, of frost patterns on the window, mystifying Christmas stories, teeth-rattling cold and romantic nights in front of the blazing fireplace.
Gingerbread, Printe (Aachen's version of gingerbread), stollen, almond biscuit, Zimtstern (star-shaped cinnamon biscuit), mulled wine, and hot apple juice are amongst what is on offer and these are abundantly available at the Christmas market in the best quality and the widest choices.