Day 3
Together, let's relive some of our Christkindl Market Opening Ceremonies from previous years.
Opening Ceremony
Listen to the skit & prologue performed during our Opening Ceremonies, between Knecht Ruprecht and Christkindl, recorded in 2019. (click >PLAY below).
We have provided their scripts so that you can read along with them - in English and German.
Grab a Gluhwein. Enjoy the stories and activities on this page. And, visit our Christkindl Marketplace of shops.
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Skit with Knecht Ruprecht and Christkindl
Knecht Ruprecht + Christkindl (CK)
Knecht: Von drauß', vom Walde komm' ich her;
Ich muß euch sagen, es weihnachtet sehr!
All überall auf den Tannenspitzen
Sah ich goldene Lichtlein sitzen;
Und droben aus dem Himmelstor
Sah mit großen Augen das Christkind hervor,
Und wie ich so strolcht' durch den finstern Tann,
Da rief's mich mit heller Stimme an:
(CK) “Knecht Ruprecht - alter Gesell
Hebe die Beine und spute dich schnell!
Die Kerzen fangen zu brennen an,
Das Himmelstor ist aufgetan,
Christkindl's Opening Prologue
Peace to the world!
Peace be with you all!
Listen to what Christkindl has to tell you!
Every year, when the days are at their shortest,
When the year comes to its end,
The Christmas tree is decorated,
And everyone is looking forward to the feast.
We shall gather here, in this square, to celebrate the season.
And Christkindl Market shall come into being.
History of Candlelight Processions
Processions held during the days before Christmas symbolize the search, as told in the Bible, by Joseph and Mary for a place to spend the night in Bethlehem prior to the birth of Jesus. Often these processions and other seasonal activities are accompanied by candlelight – a reflection of the statement by Jesus that “I am the light of the world. Whoever follows me will never walk in darkness, but will have the light of life.” John 8:12. And a procession of people carrying lit candles at nighttime is wondrous to behold.
Visit our Christkindl Marketplace of Shops & Artisans
Food & Bakery
Christmas & Home Decor
Arts & Crafts
Toys & Games
Clothing & Accessories
Jewelry & Accessories
Health & Body
Shop DTKIf you can't be at a Christmas Market in Germany, the Christkindl Market in Oktoberfest City - Kitchener, Ontario, is the closest it can get. They even have real, hot mulled wine, a staple at every German Weihnachtsmarkt. For us, visiting the market in Kitchener was a few hours back home away from home. Very nice!
Contact
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Christkindl Market
Kitchener City Hall
200 King St. W. Kitchener, ON Canada N2G 4G7
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Giving Back
The photos, videos and concerts presented on this website are a chance for visitors to relive Christkindl Markets from 1997 through 2019. In 2020 we are online only.