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German Christmas traditions celebrated at Christkindlmarkt
Liz Maxfield 12/6/14 Liz Maxfield 12/6/14

German Christmas traditions celebrated at Christkindlmarkt

SALT LAKE CITY — The German tune "Kling Gloeckchen" floated above dozens of small wooden huts containing wares from local craft, art and food sellers Thursday, the first day of Christkindlmarkt.

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