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The Christmas market in Magdeburg, Germany, reopened nearly one year after six people — including a child — were killed in a car-ramming attack.

While there were rumors that the festivities were canceled due to security concerns following last year’s tragedy, more than 140 merchants opened their stalls on Thursday morning. The merchants’ goods include candles, wool hats, candied almonds and other Christmas treats, according to The Associated Press, which cited the German news agency dpa. In addition to the small shops, the market boasts an ice rink and a Ferris wheel.

“Expectations are hopeful, naturally with the utmost respect for what happened last year, and we simply hope that people will rediscover their Christmas market,” Paul-Gerhard Sti

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