Snapshot: Christkindlmarkt, ice rink celebrate start of season

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The Christkind and Christkindlmarkt Market Master Maria Murphy ring a bell to celebrate the opening of the 2018 market. (File photo)

The market features a Glühwein pyramid, believed to be the largest structure of its kind in the U.S.

Guests enjoyed classic Bavarian pretzels at the Das Pretzel Haus.

Carmel Mayor Jim Brainard, second from right, performed on the alphorn.

Silly Safari’s Krembo the Juggler entertained shoppers at the Christkindlmarkt.

Silly Safari animal handler Emma Cusson walks reindeer Misfit through a crowd.

Recording artist and local business owner Blair Clark performs “Let it Snow.”

The Carmel Christkindlmarkt and The Ice at Center Green opened for the season Nov. 17 with ceremonies that included Holiday at Center Green festivities. Guests enjoyed welcoming Santa Claus, a tree-lighting ceremony, ice skating and shopping at the Christkindlmarkt. Learn more at carmelchristkindlmarkt.com. (Photos by Ben Stout)

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