Christkindlmarkt, Chicago:
A community trained in celebrating a German Christmas with schnitzel and spätzel all around, Christkindlmarkt was founded in 1996. Being inspired by the first of its kind in Nuremberg, Germany, the outdoor market has been attracting tourists ever since, with vendors selling priceless trinkets and traditional German cuisine wafting through the streets.
The Kube, Hammond:
The perfect place for a seasonal holiday date, or just a quick winter workout, The Kube, Hammond’s ice skating rink, is a sports complex with two full rinks and plenty of room for annual ice hockey tournaments. The complex offers public activities like Rat Hockey, stick n’ puck, as well as stick-prohibited free skate sessions to the community.
Indiana Welcome Center, Hammond:
Based in Hammond, the Indiana Welcome Center is festively famous for their annual “A Christmas Story” exhibit through Dec. 30, featuring various window displays depicting iconic scenes from the classic film. There are also decorative Christmas trees from organizations all over Northwest Indiana.
What’s on your list? Dec. 3 survey results of Munster’s top picks of the season
44% of students chose OWALA water bottle
2.) Yeti: 20% (44 students)
3.) Stanley: 13% (29 students)
4.) Other: 10% (23 students)
5.) Hydroflask: 7% (17 students)
6.) Camelbak: 1% (4 students)
6.) Takeya: 1% (4 students)
29% of students chose UGG shoe brand
2.) Nike: 26% (58 students)
3.) New Balance: 10% (23 students)
4.) Other: 10% (23 students)
5.) Adidas: 9% (20 students)
5.) Converse: 9% (20 students)
6.) Doc Marten: 5% (12 students)
40% of students chose PERFUME for self-care
2.) Skincare: 36% (80 students)
3.) Other: 10% (22 students)
4.) Candles: 8% (10 students)
Source: Crier survey “What’s On Your List?” from Dec. 3-10, out of 222 responses
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