KERSTMARKT--WINTERMARKET IN HOLLAND, MICHIGAN

Friday was a beautiful day to visit Holland, Michigan to do a little shopping and visiting the Wintermarket. Most times Tom and I went to Kerstmarkt, it was freezing cold with what felt like gale force wins.  Friday it was sunny with the temperature in the 50's.


Wintermarket is an European-style open air market that sprout up on canals and streets in Europe during the winter.  The booths at the Michigan Kerstmarkt were specially designed to look like the ones in Europe. 


Kerstmarkt's official web site is:  http://www.kerstmarkt.wordpress.com/

 Evergreens, wreaths, and other greenery is available at the market and grown in Michigan.

Bird house gourds are available too.

 The booths lined up under the Farmer's Market canopy.

 Miniature evergreens make a great gift for the gardener on your Christmas list.

 Chinese chestnuts grown in Michigan roasting on an open fire.

 Quilts for sale.

 A warming tent is a wonderful addition.

 Dutch food is available from the First United Methodist Church booth.

 The First United Methodist Church has their wooden shoes stuffed with carrots and all ready for Sinterrklaas' white horse.

 Fun stuff.

Jewelry is always nice to look at and buy.

For pictures Tom took at last year's Kerstmarkt go to:  http://michigancottagecook.blogspot.com/2010/12/sinterklaas-arrived-in-holland-michigan.html