Germany prepares for the Christmas period - in pictures

  • Crowds flock to the Christmas market in Frankfurt, Germany. AFP
    Crowds flock to the Christmas market in Frankfurt, Germany. AFP
  • Christmas figurines are displayed at a market in Ludwigsburg, southern Germany. AFP
    Christmas figurines are displayed at a market in Ludwigsburg, southern Germany. AFP
  • An employee moves a sawed-off tree at a farm in Berggiesshuebel. Reuters
    An employee moves a sawed-off tree at a farm in Berggiesshuebel. Reuters
  • Dozens of Christmas markets in Germany open around the end of November. AFP
    Dozens of Christmas markets in Germany open around the end of November. AFP
  • A man buys small Christmas-themed figurines in Frankfurt. AFP
    A man buys small Christmas-themed figurines in Frankfurt. AFP
  • A woman dressed as a snow queen performs at the Christmas market at Babelplatz in Berlin. EPA
    A woman dressed as a snow queen performs at the Christmas market at Babelplatz in Berlin. EPA
  • Traditional gingerbread is sold at the Christmas market in Frankfurt. AFP
    Traditional gingerbread is sold at the Christmas market in Frankfurt. AFP
  • People visit the Breitscheid Square market in Berlin. Reuters
    People visit the Breitscheid Square market in Berlin. Reuters