20th Annual Ferdinands Christkindlmarkt

From 20th Annual Ferdinands Christkindlmarkt Website:

Imagine a Christmas Angel appearing from the Gothic doors of an old world monastery crypt. Imagine a live Nutcracker waving a banner as he stands guard. Imagine the resounding chords of trumpeters heralding in the season and a bell choir of nuns performing angelic tunes.

Better yet dont imagine live it during opening ceremonies for the 20th annual Christkindlmarkt to be held in Ferdinand, Indiana. All who wish to experience the magic are invited to gather on the sloped, west side lawn of the majestically domed Monastery Immaculate Conception at 6:30 p.m. EST on Friday, November 17. There, the Christkindl, or Christmas Angel, will appear (as she has done at Nuremberg, Germanys Christkindlmarkts for over 500 years) and regale the assembled with her angelic, melodious voice. Children will light the way as trumpeters herald in the markt, monks chant, choirs sing, and the Sisters of St. Benedict Bell Choir will perform.