For quite a while we have been talking of how great it would be to visit some of the fantastic Christmas markets in Switzerland and Germany. That has not happened - yet. But the next best choice was to visit the Toronto Christmas Market, which we did yesterday. This is now an annual event held in the old Distillery District.

XM1 It was a brisk day, so Veda bought a pair of leg warmers to ward off the chill.

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Annie then took her parents, Monte and Kate, for a merry-go-round ride.

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Here are a few scenes and sights in the market.

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Hannah doing a taste test.

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XM12 Coffee break and warm-up at Balzac's.

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Hannah and Chris (with Vodka hot chocolate).

XM14 And then it was time to head back home - that is, to Hannah's and Chris's - for a light dinner (and maybe a little wine?)