This article is written by a student writer from the Her Campus at McGill chapter.

It may still be November, but that doesn’t mean you can’t get in the Christmas spirit! We’ve rounded up 5 unique Christmas markets opening soon to get you excited for the most wonderful time of the year.

1. The Nutcracker Market

In support of the Nutcracker Fund, from November 30th to December 10th, over 100 exhibitors will be hosting the annual Nutcracker Market, selling local products as well as imported goods, making it the perfect place to start your Christmas shopping. This charitable Christmas market offers “convenient, festive and philanthropic holidays shopping!”

Located at: 1001 Place Jean-Paul-Riopelle

2. Holiday Pop-Up Book Fair

The Holiday Pop-Up Book Fair encourages book-lovers to browse, buy, and get books signed, just in time for the holidays!. Expect hundreds of new titles for sale, including fiction, non-fiction, poetry, children’s books, award-winners and bestsellers.

Nov 25, 12-6 PM and Nov 26, 11-5 PM

Located at: Le Café in the Monument-National, 1182 Boulevard St. Laurent

3. African Christmas Market

The African Christmas Market returns for its fifth year from the 23rd-25th of November, showcasing African artisans, artists and entrepreneurs in a lively Christmas setting.

Located at: 425 Rue Beaubien Est

4. Sustainable Holiday Artisan Market

Concordia Greenhouse is host to the unique Sustainable Holiday Artisan Market on 28th November, 5pm-8pm, where you’ll find handmade items from a diversity of ecologically-friendly vendors. As well as free entry, visitors can get free tea – what more could you want?

Located at: Concordia Greenhouse, 1455 de Maisonneuve Blvd. W. 13th floor

5. Le petit Marché de Noël

On November 25th & 26th, the first edition of Le petit Marché de Noël, a market focused on “novelty”, will take place, displaying the latest products of local businesses & designers, including: “cookies, posters, spreads and jellies, macramé art, greeting cards, teas and coffees, wooly hats, decoration items, cushions, wooden toys, and many more gorgeous creations.” And if that isn’t enticing enough, there’s a selection of DIY workshops, food tastings, and much more.

Located at: Espace L 5333 bd St-Laurent

So, wrap up warm and head out to enjoy the festive spirit.

Images obtained from:

http://aelaq.org/bookfair/

https://grandsballets.com/en/nutcracker/market/

https://www.facebook.com/events/752714681606268/

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