We went to the Christmas market again for some last minute presents. I got another picture with the nutcrackers and the pyramids, in daylight this time so you can actually see them.
The multistoried wooden structures are called pyramids. On can get them in all sizes. Little candles are placed in the holders around each level and when they are lit the warm air rises up and turns the little propellor on top. That moves not only the propellor, but also the plates of the different levels on which figurines are arranged. They often show Mary, Joseph and the Christ in the manger, shepherds and their sheep, the Magi and/or (choirs of) angels, depending on the size.
Here's one of the many booths selling hot spiced wine, hot cocoa with liquor and other hot drinks.
This is an oldfashioned children's carrousel. Unfortunately we were too small to ride and it's more fun at night anyway.