Mugs have been a souvenir staple of the traditional outdoor German market since it premiered in Pioneer Court off the Magnificent Mile in 1996. Though the popular boot design didn’t make its ...

The hot market item? A Holiday Market mug. But if you look closely, the mug reveals a different name. "You could see that there was a sticker placed over it, covering something up," Lisa Boynton said.

This year, you'll have to settle for a more elegant flute-shaped mug, which honors the 25th anniversary of the German-inspired holiday market. RECOMMENDED: Your guide to Christkindlmarket Chicago ...

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It’s never too early to think about Christmas when you’re considered the top holiday market in the U.S. The Carmel Christkindlmarkt on Monday unveiled the design of its 2024 boot mug.

The mugs for the market's three locations – Downtown Chicago and Wrigleyville also host markets organized by Chicago-based German American Events – have been unveiled. Last year's dark brown ...