{"id":156824,"date":"2024-11-23T10:00:00","date_gmt":"2024-11-23T08:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/serbiantimes.info\/en\/?p=156824"},"modified":"2024-11-23T20:04:27","modified_gmt":"2024-11-23T18:04:27","slug":"chicagos-holiday-season-kicks-off-christmas-tree-lit-for-the-111th-time-ine-detail-especially-delights-citizens-video","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/serbiantimes.info\/en\/chicagos-holiday-season-kicks-off-christmas-tree-lit-for-the-111th-time-ine-detail-especially-delights-citizens-video\/","title":{"rendered":"CHICAGO\u2019S HOLIDAY SEASON KICKS OFF: Christmas tree lit for the 111th time, ine detail especially delights citizens (VIDEO)"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p><strong><em>Chicago kicked off its holiday season this weekend with numerous events, including the lighting of the Christmas tree in Millennium Park and the reopening of the Christkindlmarket, a popular German-style Christmas market.<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/serbiantimes.info\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/90.webp\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-160400\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Thousands of visitors gathered in Millennium Park on Friday evening to witness the lighting of Chicago\u2019s 111th Christmas tree. The 16-meter-tall tree was donated by the Holden-Shaddick family from Logan Square, and the lighting ceremony did not disappoint, attracting huge crowds.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" width=\"560\" height=\"315\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/uviwMtQs9JE?si=wKUQLsxsRB0hDiwI\" title=\"YouTube video player\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n\n\n\n<p>The festive atmosphere continued with the opening of the Christkindlmarket, which opened on Friday at two locations: Daley Plaza in Chicago and River Edge Park in Aurora. This market is a beloved tradition, and this year, visitors can once again enjoy German specialties such as mulled wine, German beer, pretzels, pierogi, and raclette sandwiches.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/serbiantimes.info\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/Christkindlmarket-Chicago-EJW-2023-17-2-1024x768-1.png\" alt=\"izvor: Christkindlmarket.com\" class=\"wp-image-160401\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>The Christkindlmarket, which first opened in 1996, is known for its unique atmosphere, handcrafted products, and ornaments from over 50 vendors. This year, visitors can enjoy a new \u201cCulture and Cheer\u201d tour, which offers insights into the market\u2019s history and German holiday traditions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>For Leil Schmidt, manager of German-American events, this market represents a \u201cpiece of home\u201d in the heart of Chicago. \u201cThe products are handcrafted not only in Germany but also from Ecuador, Peru, Canada, and many other countries. 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Thousands of visitors gathered in Millennium Park on Friday evening to witness the lighting of Chicago\u2019s 111th Christmas tree. 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