People visit the Nurnberger Christkindlesmarkt in Nuremberg, Bavaria, Germany, on December 18, 2023. It is a Christmas market held annually in the city's historic old town, spanning across the Hauptmarkt square and surrounding streets. Attracting around two million people each year, the Nurnberger Christkindlesmarkt is one of the largest and most renowned Christmas markets in Germany and the world. The market traditionally opens on the Friday before the first Sunday of Advent and runs until Christmas Eve, unless the holiday falls on a Sunday. With its wooden stalls, festive decorations, and traditional treats, the market is a destination for anyone looking to experience the Christmas season. (Photo by Michael Nguyen/NurPhoto) (Photo by Michael Nguyen / NurPhoto / NurPhoto via AFP)