Frankfurter Weihnachtsmarkt

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This afternoon, my spouse and I investigated the Frankfurter Weihnachtsmarkt (Frankfurt Christmas Market) in Römerberg and Paulsplatz in downtown Frankfurt. It was five degrees below zero celsius (it felt a lot colder), and it was snowing vigorously -- all of which added to the festive atmosphere. We purchased a variety of flavors of "licorice" ropes -- including licorice -- from the woman in the above image.

Here's a closer look at her very colorful display of ropes;

In the central square of the market, there was a very large Christmas tree that was decorated with red bows and yellow lights that gave it a warm glow against the cold blue sky;

And of course, the market was swarming with people, despite the cold and driving snow;

There were plenty of tourists in the crowds. We overheard people from America, England, and Finland while we were walking around.

I really liked this statue. It looks like the child is holding the scales of justice, doesn't it?

These colorful spheres are candle holders. I was so charmed by them that we got a few to put in our (all white) bathroom, to add some color;

As you can see, the snow continued to fall, unabated, all evening. It was so cold that my fingers and toes were numb.

After drinking coffee and Glühwein most of the day, we finally decided to get something hot to eat;

The Glühwein stands were plentiful throughout the market, and they were very easy to spot because they were surrounded by large crowds of people.

Hot Glühwein on a cold night.