Toronto Christmas Market

 Last Saturday, my mom and I took a little trip to Toronto. I found the Toronto Christmas Market online and thought that it sounded like so much fun.
I had been searching for a little Christmas excitement and what better than an outdoor market with live Christmas carolers, vendors of gifts from different countries, hot apple cider, and sausage in a bun with sauerkraut, fresh off the bbq.

 The market was held in the Historic Distillery area of Toronto. So it was surrounded by red brick buildings (it was funny because there were skyscrapers rising up behind the historic district, so it took away a little of the "old" atmosphere).  Santa was visiting, and there was a Christmas tree maze.
It was freezing, so we only stayed a couple of hours, but we were able to see everything. Some vendors were selling German toys and another was selling Dutch ornaments, and there was alpaca sweaters.

A giant tree stood in the center by a beautiful clock. Beneath the tree was a stage and there were children singing Christmas carols.
As we were leaving we slipped into an art gallery with a coffee shop. The coffee shop was selling hot apple cider with chunks of apple in it. It was delicious! And so nice to have a hot drink on our long walk back to my truck.

 

"December Photo Challenge..." Day 6

Today's "Shopping" photo came on the perfect day, as my mom, Holly, and I had already planned to go to the St. Jacobs Farmer's Market this afternoon. 

There were lots of booths outside, but hardly any people. All of the shoppers today chose the warm inside of the building to the freezing cold outside. There were lights and wreaths and even some tiny Christmas trees throughout the building. 

Here are some more pictures from our trip:

Jams, Jellies, and Pickled Veggies
make a festive booth.

Delicious Apple Fritters. Holly
didn't eat them all - we each had one. :)