The main feature of the festival is its unique medieval style. Artisans take an active part in the event; besides interesting crafts, guests of the festival have an opportunity to buy traditional clothing, as well as to learn how to make traditional souvenirs. During the holiday, vacationers are entertained by street performers and musicians; spear-running is one of the most interesting events of the holiday.
Many fans of event tourism are eager to see Erfurt on Christmas Eve, as the region literally transforms beyond recognition. According to preliminary estimates, Erfurt Christmas Market is annually visited by about 2 million foreign visitors. For more than 150 years, it has being taking place at the Cathedral Square; 200 wooden stalls are set there, each of which offers customers a unique product.
Handicrafts and local food, Christmas accessories and decorations, toys and Christmas cakes can be found there. The latest is main festive symbol of the region. According to historical data, first, muffins for Christmas have been baked in the first half of the 14th century, since then they have remained the most popular holiday treat. At Christmas time, foreign guests will be interesting to see not only the capital of the region, but other cities, as all of them have a very interesting and rich festive program.
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