Christkindlmarkt

press release: Turner Hall's Christkindlmarkt, based on the historic and traditional Christmas markets of Germany, will feature the work of select artisans and vendors with quality handcrafted, affordable and practical items. Shoppers will find a variety of items including fiber and fabric arts, children's wear, upcycled mittens and sweaters, candles, woodworking, soaps, rugs, jewelry, home decor and Christmas decorations as well as specifically European items such as Scherenschnitte (scissor cuttings), Kerbschnitte (chip-carving in wood), and Holzschnitte (wood-carvings). Swiss baked goods and traditional Glüwein (hot spiced wine) add to the ambiance, as do special appearances by Samichlaus, the Swiss version of St. Nick, with his gloomy sidekick and bad-behavior consultant, Schmutzli.