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Children's Lantern Parade
Thanksgiving Weekend

The Christmas season begins with a traditional Lantern Parade through the Downtown Historic District. In Germany, the traditional festival of lanterns celebrates the generosity and compassion of Martin of Tours, a German knight who gave half his coat to a beggar. The parade starts and ends at the Clara Eitmann Messmer Amphitheatre at 5th and Gutenberg. Carols and refreshments after the parade.

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Lewis & Clark Christmas
December 3-4 at the Festhalle

The St. Charles Corps of Discovery celebrates Christmas at the Hermannhof Festhalle with period exhibits, a lantern parade, dinner and a military ball. For ticket information call the Welcome Center, 800-932-8687.  Details»

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Kristkindl Markt
Stone Hill Winery Pavilion
December 4 & 5
10:00 to 5:00 Saturday • 10:00 to 4:00 Sunday

A traditional German Christmas market featuring crafters, Christmas goodies, carolers, hot soups & cider. Sponsored by the Hermann Area Chamber of Commerce and Stone Hill Winery. Free!

Kristkindl Markt
Hermannhof Festhalle
Saturday & Sunday, December 11-12
10:00 to 5:00 Saturday • 10:00 to 4:00 Sunday

The riverfront Festhalle evokes the ambience of European Christmas markets. Sponsored by Hermann Farm and Museum, funded by the Dierberg Educational Foundation. Free!

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Deutschheim Weihnachtfest
Deutschheim State Historic Site
Saturday & Sunday, Dec. 4-5 and Dec. 11-12
10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.

A special holiday event featuring traditional German baked goods, music, table trees with period decorations and antique toy displays. Tours available.

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Say Cheese Wine Trail
Saturday & Sunday, Dec. 11-12

Sample classical pairings of wine and cheese at seven stops on the scenicHermann Wine Trail. Advance tickets ($30/person) required. For information call 800-932-8687.www.hermannwinetrail.com.

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Historic Hermann's Museum at the German School and German School Bakery
Saturday & Sunday, Dec. 4-5 and Dec. 11-12
10:00 to 4:00 Saturdays; noon to 4:00 Sundays

This once-a-year special German Bakery features traditional holiday baked items. Stollen, Lebkuchen, Schnitzbrot, Mondelschnitz, Pfeffernuesse, beautiful Springerle cookies and Wild Persimmon Black Walnut Steamed Puddings. Enjoy music and mulled cider. Tours of the newly renovated museum rooms are $5 for adults, $3 for students, free for children 5 and under. Sponsored by Historic Hermann.

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Holiday Rectory Tour
Saturday and Sunday, December 11-12
Noon to 8:00 p.m.

The historic rectory building sparkles with candles, music, traditional art and decor and dozens of Christmas trees. Free will offering.