German Christmas Market --- Dusseldorf

I was invited to dusseldorf for a business meeting and was so excited to get to go during Xmas season. Like always, Germans love to party and use any holiday to get it... Having been in Oktoberfest I absolutely fell in love with the country and jumped at the chance of going back. Also, Germany is known for its Christmas markets.

We walked around and it was like a little nativity set with stands and stores looking their best for the holiday. 

My client was showing me around and very enthusiastic about this stand that made tiny steel works...

Also, tried the famous gluwein... Must say that it was delicious. It is mulled hot wine, blended with cinnamon... It's good but the fumes will get you.. If you know what I mean..

And finally... You can't go to Germany without visiting a local brewery...

And stuffing your face with some obnoxiously large thing to soak up the beer...

In this case... Pork knuckle ... I must admit I missed by dose of sauerkraut! Here is to 2014...