Christmas markets are ubiquitous across Europe , especially in Germany , where they bring a fairy-tale sense of wonder to the season. But you don’t have to journey abroad for holiday magic—these fairs in the United States showcase European-style festivities while celebrating their cities’ cultural heritage.

Kerstmarkt , Holland, Michigan

Weekends through December 20

Founded by Dutch immigrants in the 1840s roughly 30 miles from Grand Rapids, Holland is a pocket of the Netherlands in the U.S. The town even sports a wooden shoe factory. “The Dutch culture is alive and well in the community, featuring the Tulip Time festival in May and buildings like our working windmill that reflect the Dutch heritage,” says resident Kris Van Haitsma.

Holland’s Kerstmarkt (Dutch for Christmas

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