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A beautiful December afternoon brings us to Dresden, a city famous for its remarkable Christmas markets. Every detail here — from the decorated stalls to the traditional clothing of the vendors — creates an authentic festive atmosphere. On this walk, we explore two of Dresden's central markets and enjoy the warm lights, Christmas scents, and unique charm for which Dresden is known. If you are ever in Prague, this day trip is highly recommended. Join the membership of the channel:    / @perceptionphilosophy   The Striezelmarkt (Altmarkt) in Dresden is one of the first genuine Christmas markets in the world. It was founded as a one-day market in 1434 and celebrated its 585th anniversary in 2019. Its 240 stands attract about 3 million visitors worldwide, and the annual market lasts from the beginning of the Advent season until Christmas Eve. This market event was first mentioned in 1434, under Friedrich II, Elector of Saxony, when it was held on the Altmarkt square on the Monday before Christmas. Initially, it was a one-day market selling meat for the Christmas meal to Dresden's citizens after the traditional Advent period of fasting. In the 21st century, the Striezelmarkt has developed into a massive event with 240 stands. It occupies a large part of Dresden's city centre and runs from Advent through Christmas Eve. Today, the Striezelmarkt attracts 3 million visitors annually from around the world. Striezelmarkt comes from Strüzel or Stroczel, the name of a type of cake sold at the market; it is now widely known as Stollen or Christstollen. Stollen is a light, airy fruitcake that is relatively low in sugar and widely available in many parts of the world. The true Dresden Stollen, however, is produced in the city and distinguished by a special seal depicting Augustus II, Elector of Saxony and King of Poland. The cake's shape is intended to evoke the entrance to a mine tunnel (the literal meaning of Stollen), reflecting the area's silver and tin mining history. Today, the most prominent features of Dresden Striezelmarkt are the world's largest usable Christmas arch, with a width of 13.5 meters (44 ft) and a height of more than 5 meters (16 ft), and the 14-meter (46 ft) high Erzgebirge Christmas pyramid.[6] Situated on the Dresden Striezelmarkt is a children's adventure world. Here, the prune chimney sweep's cottage and the bakery are open for kneading and arts and crafts. A puppet theatre, a merry-go-round, and a children's railway are also operating. At the Dresden Striezelmarkt, a daily stage program is held. Special events such as the Dresden Stollen Festival, Pyramid, and Christmas Arch Festival occur during Advent weekends. At the centre of the Striezelmarkt stands a 20-meter (66 ft) high spruce from the nearby Tharandt woods decorated with lights. At the back of the market, the square is a painted wooden fairy-tale castle designed to operate as a giant Advent calendar. Children's entertainers open a door each day and present a puppet show. On Fridays, Father Christmas himself visits. Many of the stands at the Striezelmarkt sell carved wooden ornaments of various shapes and sizes. This practice dates back to the area's mining history. Dresden is the largest city near the Erzgebirge (Ore Mountains), where silver and tin were discovered around 1168. The discovery brought many miners to the area, but they lost their jobs due to the German Peasants' War and international competition. Needing a new way to earn money, the miners took up woodcarving, incorporating mining symbols and religious elements into their designs. These symbols can still be found in the Christmas ornaments at the Striezelmarkt. Candle pyramids (Christmas pyramids) In many parts of Germany, the candle pyramid (lightstock) is brought out annually to illuminate the room at Christmas. Two to five round wooden tiers, gradually smaller towards the top, are built onto a central rod. The tiers rotate, driven by the heat of candles rising up into a rotor at the top. On each level, there are figures connected with Christmas. The whole ornament is usually about 50 cm (20 in) high. The tallest pyramid in the world dominates the Striezelmarkt, towering 14 m (46 ft) in the air. Initially, the pyramid was much more straightforward as a frame for hanging fir sprigs. The modern-day pyramid was not developed until the early 19th century. https://maps.app.goo.gl/m7Q4LZ6UpmaiN... My second channel:    / @driverelaxradio   Instagram:   / perceptionphilosophy   Recorded in 4k Perception Philosophy © 2024 December 2, 2024 Germany