St. Nicholas Market

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It’s beginning to look a lot like Christmas! 🎅 If you’re looking for that traditional European market vibe without the passport, check out these top 12 festive spots right here in the US.

From the iconic Christkindlmarket in Chicago to the Hallmark Christmas Experience in Kansas City, these markets are packed with artisanal gifts, twinkling lights, and plenty of mulled wine and bratwurst to keep you warm. 🍷🥨

Here are a few favorites from the list: ❄️ New York City - Skate and shop at Bryant Park ❄️ Bethlehem, PA - Celebrate in "Christmas City, USA" ❄️ Denver, CO - Enjoy German polka and pretzels ❄️ San Antonio, TX - See the Riverwalk glow

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Returning vendor Donna Bandera of JD's Salvage and Style will once again be in the Library at Christ Episcopal Church's St Nicholas Market on November 7th and 8th from 9am to 4pm each day. Donna brings a unique "country store" look to her booth with handmade, handpainted and repurposed home decor. Stop by Donna's booth for some great gifts this Christmas season! And stop by the Churches Touching Lives for Christ Holiday Food Drive Table to donate just $40 to provide a needy family with a complete and delicious Christmas dinner.

Returning Vendor Jody Rosas of Artsy Ivy Sisters Creations will once again be right inside the Narthex door at this year's Christ Episcopal Church St Nicholas Market. Jody is a talented artist who not only does beautiful paintings, but fused glass art, as well. Each year, she has new creations that are a hit with St Nicholas Market shoppers. Stop by Jody's booth as well as the other 75+ vendors for that perfect gift for someone special on your list...or yourself! The St Nicholas Market will be held on November 7th and 8th from 9am to 4pm each day. And be sure to stop at our Churches Touching Lives for Christ booth and adopt a needy family so that they, too, will have a wonderful Christmas dinner this year.

Classroom #3 at the St Nicholas Market at Christ Episcopal Church. Judy will have her organic granola as well as her homemade "Crunch'N'Munch" that she sells out of every year. They have their own bee hives on Scissortail Farm and will have raw honey for sale in various sizes. Judy will also have handmade little girl's dresses and Curt will have wooden toys and puzzles that will make great Christmas gifts for kiddos on your list. Be sure and stop by their booth as well as the other 75+ vendors at the 2 day St Nicholas Market at Christ Episcopal Church in Downtown Temple from November 7th and 8th from 9am to 4pm each day. And stop by our Churches Touching Lives for Christ Holiday Food Drive Table and donate to provide a Tukey dinner at Christmas for a local needy family.

At every St Nicholas Market, we have a raffle where our vendors and Parishioners generously donate items to help us raise funds for Christ Episcopal Church's outreach programs. This year, 100% of the raffle's proceeds will go to the Churches Touching Lives for Christ Holiday Food Drive which will provide a Christmas turkey or ham and all the fixings for 1,500 needy families in our Community. Raffle tickets are $1 each, 8 tickets for $5 or 15 tickets for $10.... and you do not have to be present to win. Make sure you head to the Church Lobby to buy your raffle tickets from one of our volunteers, led by our very own Raffle Queen, Jennifer Lorenz !

In order to promote non profits who contribute so much to our Community, Christ Episcopal Church in Downtown Temple offers free table space for a limited number of 501(c)3's each year to participate in our annual St Nicholas Market. This year, 3 of them return to the Market....Feed My Sheep, A Slice of Heaven Educational Farm and Down Home Ranch. All 3 are in the Choir Room and offer jams and jellies, as well as products and merchandise made by their organization to raise money for needed programs. Visit all three and support these great non profits at the St Nicholas Market this Friday and Saturday!

Christ Episcopal Church parishioner Michelle Weller will have her handmade Protestant prayer beads at the St Nicholas Market at Christ Episcopal Church in Downtown Temple on November 1st and 2nd from 9AM to 4PM each day. Michelle's prayer beads come with a history of the beads and instructions on how to use them. They would be a special gift for that special person. Visit Michelle's booth in the Choir Room, as well as the other 75+ vendors this Friday and Saturday at the St Nicholas Market!

Chef Darren Wheeler of On Target will be in the St Nicholas Market kitchen at the Christ Episcopal Church on Saturday, November 2nd from 9am to 4pm. Chef Darren will have his yummy BBQ sauces, salsas, seasonings and hot sauces for shoppers to sample and buy! He will also demonstrate how to make 3 holiday recipes using his products at 10am, 12 noon and 2pm. Meet Chef Darren and the other 75+ vendors at the St Nicholas Market at Christ Episcopal Church in Downtown Temple on November 1st and 2nd from 9AM to 4PM each day!

Have you ever had a "brownie truffle?" Visit Anna Morris from YaYa's Kitchen 75 at the St Nicholas Market at Christ Episcopal Church in Downtown Temple on November 1st and 2nd from 9AM to 4PM each day and she will have them, boxed and ready for gift giving or for a special treat for yourself! Visit Anna in the Choir Room as well as the other 75+ vendors throughout the Church for all your Holiday shopping!