footnotes-germany-2004-dec-01My father-in-law gave us a traditional Weihnachts Teller (Christmas Plate) filled with mandarin oranges, walnuts, chocolates and cookies. We were in heaven.

footnotes-germany-2004-dec-02Braunschweig still had their Weihnachtsmarkt going on after Christmas. We went on the 27th and enjoyed the sights and sounds of people still enjoying their holidays.

footnotes-germany-2004-dec-03Braunschweig still had their Weihnachtsmarkt going on after Christmas. We went on the 27th and enjoyed the sights and sounds of people still enjoying their holidays.

footnotes-germany-2004-dec-04Oh look a candy stand up ahead. Why they are everywhere. This is my kind of place.

footnotes-germany-2004-dec-05The market stands had everything from Christmas ornaments and nativity scenes to vendors selling handmade books and candles.

footnotes-germany-2004-dec-06I enjoy eating fruits but dip them in chocolate and I can seriously give up any other food group.

footnotes-germany-2004-dec-07Time for a break from the Christmas market. It was a pretty cold night so I just had to warm up with some cups of hot chocolate.

footnotes-germany-2004-dec-08Now serving XXL Bratwurst.

footnotes-germany-2004-dec-09Now it’s time for me to use the bookstore gift certificate I got from my husband. Isn’t he the best.

footnotes-germany-2004-dec-10We’ve shopped and we’ve walked a lot. It’s time for another café stop. Oh look this one has bookshelves painted on the walls. Now let me read the paper – wait, what does this say?