[PAR] [TLE] Christkindelsmärik, Strasbourg [SEP] Christkindelsmärik is a Christmas market (French: "Marché de Noël") held annually in Strasbourg, France, near Strasbourg Cathedral.  It draws in approximately 2 million visitors each year and since the arrival of TGV service in Strasbourg in 2007, the number of visitors has been on the rise.  Hotels are booked a year in advance and some receive between 15-17% of their yearly income thanks to the Christkindelsmarik's visitors.  It is considered one of the most famous Christmas markets throughout Europe.  It is estimated that the city benefits of a 16 million Euros profit from this 38-day-long tradition.  It is mostly famous for its fragrance of warm wine and spices which travels throughout the cold, winter streets. [PAR] [TLE] Christmas market [SEP] A Christmas market, also known as Christkindlmarkt, Marché de Noël, Christkindlesmarkt, Christkindlmarket, Christkindlimarkt, and Weihnachtsmarkt, is a street market associated with the celebration of Christmas during the four weeks of Advent.  These markets originated in Germany, but are now being held in many other countries.  The history of Christmas markets goes back to the Late Middle Ages in the German-speaking part of Europe, and in many parts of the former Holy Roman Empire that includes many eastern regions of France.  The Christmas markets of Bautzen were first held in 1384.  Dresden's Striezelmarkt was first held in 1434.  Frankfurt was first mentioned in 1393, Munich in 1310 and Augsburg in 1498.  In Austria, Vienna's "December market" can be considered a forerunner of Christmas markets and dates back to 1298.
[PAR] [TLE] Christkindelsmärik , Strasbourg [ SEP ] Christkindelsmärik is a Christmas market ( French : " Marché de Noël " ) held annually in Strasbourg , France , near Strasbourg Cathedral . It draws in approximately 2 million visitors each year and since the arrival of TGV service in Strasbourg in 2007 , the number of visitors has been on the rise . Hotels are booked a year in advance and some receive between 15 - 17 % of their yearly income thanks to the Christkindelsmarik 's visitors . It is considered one of the most famous Christmas markets throughout Europe . It is estimated that the city benefits of a 16 million Euros profit from this 38-day - long tradition . It is mostly famous for its fragrance of warm wine and spices which travels throughout the cold , winter streets . [PAR] [TLE] Christmas market [ SEP ] A Christmas market , also known as Christkindlmarkt , Marché de Noël , Christkindlesmarkt , Christkindlmarket , Christkindlimarkt , and Weihnachtsmarkt , is a street market associated with the celebration of Christmas during the four weeks of Advent . These markets originated in Germany , but are now being held in many other countries . The history of Christmas markets goes back to the Late Middle Ages in the German - speaking part of Europe , and in many parts of the former Holy Roman Empire that includes many eastern regions of France . The Christmas markets of Bautzen were first held in 1384 . Dresden 's Striezelmarkt was first held in 1434 . Frankfurt was first mentioned in 1393 , Munich in 1310 and Augsburg in 1498 . In Austria , Vienna 's " December market " can be considered a forerunner of Christmas markets and dates back to 1298 .
What is an annual Christmas tradition celebrated in towns across Europe: in France, Germany, and Austria?
What is an annual Christmas tradition celebrated in towns across Europe : in France , Germany , and Austria ?
Christmas market
Christmas market