The collectible mugs, steins and other festive items for the 2025 Chicago-area Christkindlmarkets were released Thursday, and the market is offering an advance reservation opportunity where the exclusive merchandise can be secured ahead of time.

Famous for offering seasonal goods, German food and hot spiced wine, the markets are one of the most popular holiday traditions in and around Chicago.

The collectible items will be available at the three Christkindlmarkets set to return to the Chicago area this Winter: the Daley Center in downtown Chicago, RiverEdge Park in Aurora and Gallagher Way in Chicago's Wrigleyville neighborhood.

The design of the official Christkindlmarket mug for 2025 is a heart-shaped mug with a festive red exterior featuring local landmarks and a German Christmas mar

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