was part of the Holy Roman Empire of the German Nation. As noted, other countries have also established such markets. The Christmas market of Barcelona starts on 13 December, Saint Lucy's Day, and is called Fira de Santa Llúcia. It has been held in the square of Barcelona Cathedral since 1786. In 1982, Lincoln, England, established an annual Christmas market in early December. This remains one of the most extensive such market by area in the United Kingdom, with a claimed total of over 300 stalls attracting more than 100,000 visitors over its four days. Starting in 1997, Frankfurt Christmas Markets were established with support from Frankfurt in Birmingham, Edinburgh, Leeds, and Manchester. Other large Christmas markets have been held in England in Bath (since 2000) and Liverpool (since 2006). The Christmas markets are such a success that they are becoming a major pull factor to increase trade and visitor numbers to towns and cities. Birmingham's Christmas Market, primarily located on New Street between the Bullring shopping centre and the Council House, is the "largest outdoor Christmas market in the UK" as well as the "largest authentic German Christmas market outside of Germany or Austria". The market also offers live entertainment on the main stage. The market is held for approximately six weeks every year and usually closes around 23 December. Manchester's Christmas Markets have also been successful, with 300 stalls over eight city locations, with each location being themed to create a different atmosphere such as French, World, and German, with European-themed stalls on the Albert Square, Manchester proving to be the most popular. German immigrants carried Christmas market celebrations to the United States. It is celebrated in such cities as Chicago, Denver, and Tulsa. A traditional Christmas market was held for the first time in Sibiu, Romania, in 2007. Gallery See also 2000 Strasbourg Cathedral bombing plot 2016 Berlin truck attack 2018 Strasbourg attack References Further reading Bakst, Alex: "A Visit to Germany's Christmas Markets", Spiegel Online 7 December 2006 Zug, J.D. (1991): German-American Life: Recipes and Traditions, Iowa City: Penfield Press External links 1434 establishments in Europe 1430s establishments in the Holy Roman Empire Christmas events and celebrations Christmas markets Christmas in Austria Christmas in Germany Christmas traditions History of Dresden Articles containing video clips 1298 establishments in Europe 1290s establishments in the Holy Roman Empire