Christkindlmarkt Christmas Market in Bethlehem, PA
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Christkindlmarkt Bethlehem Christmas Market in Pennsylvania's Christmas City
Christkindlmarkt Bethlehem is modeled after the German Christmas holiday shopping markets and features more than 150 artisans during its four week run every year. Authentic German foods, crafts and seasonal entertainment are a featured part of the 4-week festival.
Founded by Moravians on Christmas Eve 1741, Pennsylvania's Christmas City, Bethlehem,, is known for its warm, friendly celebrations during the holiday season including the world-renowned Old World style marketplace, Christkindlmarkt, and its New Year celebration, First Night Bethlehem.
Bethlehem hosts equally appealing summer cultural and arts events, including the world-famous 10-day Musikfest celebration of art, music and beer held each year in August since 1984.
In 2011, Christkindlmarkt moved to a new location, at the Steel Stacks complex (built on the former Bethlehem Steel grounds) adjacent to the Sands Casino at 645 E. First Street PNC Plaza Bethlehem PA.
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The Christmas Pickle - German Christmas Ornament
Old World Christmas The Pickle Ornament
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Do you have a Christmas pickle ornament for your tree? It' great fun for my grandchildren to try to discover where the pickle ornament is hiding on the Christmas tree!
Bethlehem City Guide
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A family video of a day in the Christmas City, 2007
Bethlehem Star Ornaments
Porcelain star ornaments with verse
Club Pack of 12 Porcelain Bethlehem Star Christmas Ornaments with Verses
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These beautifully crafted porcelain star of Bethlehem ornaments come ready-to-hang on a white ribbon.
Images of America, Pictorial History of Bethlehem, Pennsylvania
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The Star of Bethlehem Overlooks the Christmas City
Bethlehem boasts a towering electric Moravian star that shines over the Christmas City every night from 4:30 until midnight. The star tower is located on South Mountain overlooking the city and surrounding area. Originally constructed of wooden planks, the star was replaced with a steel structure in the late 1930s which was further renovated and redesign in the 1960s.During World War II Bethlehem's star and the city's Christmas lights were both kept turned off because of concerns about possible enemy air attacks.
Talk PA offers an interesting history of Bethlehem's Moravian Star.
Christkindlmarkt Bethlehem
Shop for exquisite handmade works by the nation's finest artisans, enjoy heart-warming live holiday music, authentic German and Austrian food in America's Christmas City
Star of Bethlehem Pendant
Classic silver pendant with the Christmas star
Silver-tone Star of Bethlehem Necklace - 18 Inch - JewelryWeb
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Silver Christmas star pendant necklace features the star of Bethlehem.
Count Zinzendorf, founding patron of Bethlehem (Pennsylvania)
Count Zinzendorf: First Fruit (Christian Heroes: Then & Now)
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German Style Christmas Market Place
Happy Holiday Shopping in America's Christmas City
Delightful unique shops in walkable downtown Bethlehem
Shoppers throng from all over the world to enjoy Christkindlmarkt in Bethlehem, Pennsylvania - America's Christmas City. Have you visited the city for this event, or for Musikfest? Share your thoughts and comments here.
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mbgphoto Dec 10, 2010 @ 7:51 am | delete
- This looks like a lot of fun. Blessed and added to my December Blessings lens.
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outsource123
Dec 10, 2010 @ 1:19 am | delete
- Great lense guys!
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AmateurAtHTML
Nov 19, 2010 @ 3:38 pm | delete
- I lived in Allentown for a while. I really miss the Lehigh Valley. This is great. Thanks!
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JoyfulPamela
Oct 24, 2009 @ 9:50 am | delete
- Wow ~ I have lived not too far away from Bethlehem, but I never realized all the activities that take place. Thank you for sharing this. We will have to make this a day trip this year!
Pamela :)
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OhMe Oct 12, 2009 @ 9:51 am | delete
- I sure wish I lived closer so I could attend the Christkindlmarkt and see Bethlehem, PA. sounds wonderful!
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JaguarJulie Aug 6, 2009 @ 4:04 pm | delete
- What an interesting place to visit! It sounds like the perfect ticket for the holidays.
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annetteghallowell
Jun 11, 2009 @ 2:02 pm | delete
- How have I missed this? I may have to change my mind about not going north any time after October! Thank you for this great introduction, it is a heck of a lot closer than Germany!
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AwakenYourSpirit Oct 14, 2008 @ 6:34 pm | delete
- Interesting lens... I've never heard of Christmas City before now! Ranked and rolled... I'm sure my Christmas story lens visitors will find this lens interesting and entertaining.
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Moravian Star Outdoor Light
Star of Bethlehem Lighted Display Ornament
LED White Bethlehem Star with Twinkle Center
Amazon Price: (as of 05/23/2012)
Decorate your home or office with a lighted star of Bethlehem, the symbol of Christmas and the Christmas city.
Weather in Bethlehem, PA
Current weather conditions in Bethlehem, PA (18018)
Local Pollen Reports
70°F (Feels like 70°F)
Last update: 5/24/12 6:51 PM EDT
Humidity: 78%Visibility: 10.0 mi
Dew Point: 63°F
UV Index: 0 (Lawn and Garden Weather)
Barometer: 30.11in steady
Moon: Rush Hour Traffic
Wind: 7mph From: Airport Conditions
Tonight
Low
Low: 63°F
Sunrise: 5:37 AM
Sunset: 8:20 PM
Friday
May 25
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High: 82°F
Low: 63°F
Sunrise: 5:37 AM
Sunset: 8:21 PM
Saturday
May 26
Isolated T-Storms
High: 87°F
Low: 65°F
Sunrise: 5:36 AM
Sunset: 8:22 PM
Sunday
May 27
Partly Cloudy
High: 83°F
Low: 68°F
Sunrise: 5:35 AM
Sunset: 8:23 PM
Driving Directions to Bethlehem, Pennsylvania
Bethlehem, Pennsylvania Books and Maps
Lehigh Valley Guide to the Arts
Cultural Information - Bethlehem Pennsylvania
Christmas in Bethlehem, PA - MSN City Guide
ArtsQuest - non-profit organization dedicated to celebrating the arts and culture in and around the greater Lehigh Valley and sponsor of Christkindlmarkt Bethlehem
Bethlehem Fine Arts Commission - sponsors of performing and visual arts and cultural events including Annual Fine Arts Show
Arts & Museums - Bethlehem Online
SteelStax - 21st-century town square where history, culture, education and the arts will intersect with technology and celebration.
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Bethlehem City Statistics
The population of 18018 is 33,173.
That's #2545 out of all 42,305 zip codes.
84% of the population is white, which is 10 points more than the national average.
The average household income in 18018 is $39,177, which is $9,479 more than the typical average.
This contributes to the average house being worth $93,400. When the survey was done in 2000, that represented a difference of 19% from the typical value.
Men make up 44% of the population, and the typical age in this part of PA is 38.9.
Stats about: Bethlehem, PA
Population: 33,173Elevation: 211 ft
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