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All bundled up and somewhere special to go: Lake Mohawk German Christmas Market

| 07 Dec 2019 | 02:40
    The Lyden family of Lake Mohawk enjoy their annual visit to the Christmas Market.
    The Lyden family of Lake Mohawk enjoy their annual visit to the Christmas Market. ( Shannon Kuratli)
    Alicia and Michael Bianchi of Hopatcong made their down the Christmas Boardwalk after a shuttle ride in.
    Alicia and Michael Bianchi of Hopatcong made their down the Christmas Boardwalk after a shuttle ride in. ( Shannon Kuratli)
    Friends Toast with paper cups at the Lake Mohawk German Christmas Market.
    Friends Toast with paper cups at the Lake Mohawk German Christmas Market. ( Shannon Kuratli)
    Glassware for sale at the German Christmas Market.
    Glassware for sale at the German Christmas Market.
    All bundled up and somewhere special to go: Lake Mohawk German Christmas Market
    Hot sauce on a cool day.
    Hot sauce on a cool day.
    The Candle Shop of Sparta.
    The Candle Shop of Sparta.
    Whisker Biscuits
    Whisker Biscuits
    Weihnachtsmarkt 2019 at Lake Mohawk Boardwalk in Sparta.
    Weihnachtsmarkt 2019 at Lake Mohawk Boardwalk in Sparta.
    All bundled up and somewhere special to go: Lake Mohawk German Christmas Market
    Emilia Lyden, 6 months, stays warm in her Santa hat.
    Emilia Lyden, 6 months, stays warm in her Santa hat. ( Shannon Kuratli)
    Unknown to one another before sharing an available table at the Christmas Market, this group enjoys the delicious foods at the German Christmas Market in Sparta.
    Unknown to one another before sharing an available table at the Christmas Market, this group enjoys the delicious foods at the German Christmas Market in Sparta. ( Shannon Kuratli)
    Hot, fresh, authentic German cuisine caused long lines at Hayeks Market tent.
    Hot, fresh, authentic German cuisine caused long lines at Hayeks Market tent. ( Shannon Kuratli)
    Tom Mount proudly shows off his new whiskey stone tap, intended as a gift. I mean, how could I not buy this? I might just keep it!
    Tom Mount proudly shows off his new whiskey stone tap, intended as a gift. "I mean, how could I not buy this? I might just keep it!" ( Shannon Kuratli)
    All bundled up and somewhere special to go: Lake Mohawk German Christmas Market
    All bundled up and somewhere special to go: Lake Mohawk German Christmas Market
    The cold Lake Mohawk sunset is appreciated by attendees of the Christmas Market on Saturday.
    The cold Lake Mohawk sunset is appreciated by attendees of the Christmas Market on Saturday. ( Shannon Kuratli)

It was a beautiful weekend at Lake Mohawk in Sparta as the German Christmas Market opened for the 2019 season. Amid sunny skies, shoppers enjoyed a full array of unique wares from candles, to soaps, to hats, glassware, wood carvings, coo coo clocks, and handmade wooden ornaments from Germany.

At 2 p.m. on Saturday, the Boardwalk was still enjoyably crowded and not too overwhelming. Some of this year's new features included tables along the beach where attendees could sit lakeside while enjoying delicious foods such as bacon topped macaroni and cheese, bratwurst, beer, warm donuts, hot chocolate, gluehwein, hot apple cider, funnel cakes, or a number of other delectables.

The idea of the German-themed market was started in 2001 by a group of volunteers desiring to raise funds for local charities, while creating a unique event that is open to the public along the idyllic boardwalk of the Lake Mohawk Country Club. It's now recognized as the largest annual Christmas Market in New Jersey. It's also listed as one of the top 10 events in the State.

The German Christmas Market was held at 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. on Saturday and on Sunday at 10 a.m. until 5 p.m.

The Lake Mohawk German Christmas Market Foundation, Inc. is comprised of hardworking volunteers who this year worked under condensed time constraints due to the storm, yet didn't skip a beat. For more information about the Lake Mohawk Christmas Market, or to become a vendor for next year's event, or to obtain a complete list of sponsors, visit lakemohawkgermanchristmasmarket.com.