The Atlanta Traveler

In the German tradition of combining food, music and entertainment with markets of imported and local Christmas specialties, Georgia’s “Alpine” village is holding its first annual Christkindlmarkt. Long a tradition in Chicago, there are Christkindlmarkts in Pennsylvania, Colorado and Ohio. You can enjoy Georgia’s in (relatively) much warmer weather this weekend and next. The Helen Christmas parade is Dec. 6. Bands are scheduled during various times and Santa will be there too. (Christkindlmarkt is German for Christ child market.)

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One of my favorite stores in Stone Mountain, Georgia which is located in metro  Atlanta, is the Cranky Princess. This boutique, located in a wood-frame home has items that will lighten up even the crankiest mood. Candles, bath and body supplies, home decor items, jewelry, stationary, and tea party items are stocked in this quaint, comfortable store, located on Main Street.
This is a store that makes you want to relax and browse. Cute little mugs with sayings like “stress is normal,” will make you smile to yourself. You are sure to find something that reflects your mood, even if it’s …read more

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Looking for a white, pyramid-shaped young coconut from Thailand? Do you have a hankering for sweet and ripe Florida mangos? Would you like to buy salmon from Chile? Have a craving for a little French Mimolette? Some of the best deals for fresh fruit, seafood and spices will be found at the international Your DeKalb Farmer’s Market in Decatur. Here’s where the chefs shop. This huge, indoor supermarket-style farmer’s market is about the size of two football fields. The nice thing about the market is that you can buy products in bulk – similar to a warehouse store. You know …read more

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