GERMAN STYLE CHRISTMAS MARKET official

STORY: GERMAN STYLE CHRISTMAS MARKET DATELINE: DEC. 11, 2010 LENGTH: 0:03:44 LOCATION: VANCOUVER INTRO Vancouverities now get the chance to experience European Christmas Tradition in downtown Vancouver. A German style christmas market was set up. LIFESTYLES takes you there. PKG SOUNDBITE (ENEGLISH) CHRISTINE MCLAREN, CNC REPORTER: "Merry Christmas, or should I say, Frohe Weihnachten! We're here at the Vancouver Christmas Market in Vancouver, British Columbia, an authentic German Christmas market set up for the first time right here in downtown Vancouver. And Vancouverites are pouring in to celebrate Christmas, and get a little glass of Christmas cheer. Let' s go check it out." It's a Christmas tradition throughout Europe as December rolls around. Town squares are filled with huts where vendors sell food, warm holiday drinks, and crafts. All month long, people gather to visit with friends and family in the market to celebrate the Christmas season. And this year, for the first time Powered by www.newslook.com Producer : Xinhua News Agency