NUREMBERG, GERMANY - NOVEMBER 30: Visitors attend the opening ceremony of the traditional Christmas market 'Nuernberger Christkindlesmarkt' on November 30, 2012 in Nuremberg, Germany. Originating in the 16th century the Nuremberg Christmas market is seen as one of the oldest of its kind in Germany. (Photo by Johannes Simon/Getty Images)
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Stunning Christmas markets reopened across Germany this week.