America’s best old world Christmas markets

Take a look at some of these Christmas markets in the United States that are taking notes from “Europe’s holiday playbook.”

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Denver Christkindlmarket, Denver, Colorado

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Holland Kerstmarkt, Holland, Michigan

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Solvang Julefest, Solvang, California

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Downtown Holiday Market, Washington, D.C.

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