Christkindlmarket is a Christmas market held annually at Daley Plaza in Chicago, Illinois, United States.
[2] In recent years, Chicago's Christkindlmarket has become the largest Christmas market in the United States, hosting well over 1 million visitors annually.
[2] At the site beer, wine, baked goods, meats, toys, holiday ornaments, and other Christmas decorations are sold by vendors from Germany, Ukraine, Austria, and the Chicago metropolitan area.
Visitors can savor traditional dishes such as bratwurst, schnitzel, and pretzels, accompanied by sides like sauerkraut and potato pancakes.
To complement the food, the market offers beverages like imported German beers and Glühwein, a warm spiced wine served in collectible mugs that change annually, making them sought-after souvenirs.