German church complains Christmas markets open too early

Germany's Protestant Church complained Thursday of the "merciless commercialisation" of Christmas and the early opening of festive markets in some cities. "What remains of the rhythm of life, the rhythm of the liturgical year, when everything is available all the time and thus arbitrary?" said a spokeswoman of the Evangelical Church in Germany. Germany has a long tradition of Christmas markets that sell mulled wine, sweets, handicrafts, Christmas decorations and other presents.

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