In its 23rd year, Christkindlmarket, the popular German-style Christmas market, offers shoppers the chance ot peruse handmade goods from across the pond, authentic German eats and of course, the famous gluhwein mug.
A Chicago-themed Christmas ornament at the Dom itp stall during the Christkindlmarket in 2016. 2018 marks the market's 23rd year as a Chicago holiday tradition.
— Nancy Stone / Chicago Tribune, Nov. 7, 2018Guests wander among the stalls at the Christkindlmarket in 2013. This year's market opens on Friday, Nov. 16.
— Chris Sweda / Chicago Tribune, Nov. 7, 2018A woman gazes at the Christmas lights and ornaments during the Christkindlmarket in 2014.
— Chris Sweda / Chicago Tribune, Nov. 7, 2018This year's Christkindlmarket specialty souvenir mug.
— John J. Kim / Chicago Tribune, Nov. 7, 2018Several of the specialty souvenir mugs from past Christkindlmarkets. This year's mug is shaped like a heart.
— Ariel Uribe / Chicago Tribune, Nov. 7, 2018Chicagoans, likely enticed by the sweet smell, shop for roasted, candied nuts at the Sweet Swabian stall during Christkindlmarket 2013.
— Chris Sweda / Chicago Tribune, Nov. 7, 2018Crispy and deliciously greasy potato pancakes (kartoffelpuffer) are just one of the many tasty bites sold at the Christkindlmarket. Pictured here in 2006, they're still a beloved staple of the German style market today.
— Michael Tercha / Chicago Tribune, Nov. 7, 2018