4489 - Nuremberg, Bavaria, Germany

This card shows a painting of the famous

Nürnberger Christkindlesmarkt, one of Germany’s most well-known Christmas markets.

Held annually during Advent in the Hauptmarkt, Nuremberg, the market transforms the heart of Nuremberg into a festive scene filled with lights, stalls, and seasonal traditions. Around two million visitors come each year, making it one of the largest Christmas markets in the country.

The origins of the market date back to at least 1639, based on official records. It was traditionally opened on December 4, the Feast of Saint Barbara, but since 1973 it has begun on the Friday before the First Sunday of Advent.

The only time the market was not held was between 1939 and 1948, during and immediately after the Second World War.

Looking at this postcard, it’s easy to imagine the glow of lights, the scent of seasonal treats, and the sound of crowds gathering in the square—centuries of tradition captured in a single winter scene.

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3566 - Bakhmach, Chernihiv, Ukraine

Bakhmach is locarted in northern Ukraine. I'm taking this next paragraph straight out of Wikipedia: During the Russian invasion of Ukraine on February 26, 2022, at least 65 units of Russian military equipment moved through Bakhmach, with about a hundred more on the outskirts. Local residents tried to stop the convoy on their own by blocking tank tracks with makeshift objects and convincing Russian soldiers not to move towards Kyiv . One man attempted to climb onto a tank and block the road with his body (he was not hurt). However, the military equipment continued to move, and Russian forces fired several shots into the air. Слава Україні!

3564 - Kassel, Hesse, Germany

A wonderful message on this card that translates to to those wh o can wait, everything comes with time.

3584 - Blaine, Minnesota, United States of America

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