Christmas crackers are a traditional favorite in the United Kingdom. Tom Smith, a London sweet maker, came up with the idea after visiting Paris and seeing the French 'bon bon'…
The gift giver that travels the world to the delight of boys and girls everywhere is known by many names, and Germany calls him St. Nicholas. St. Nicholas was an…
The idea of a keepsake holiday magazine from Christkindlmarket Des Moines (CDM) has been around for a couple of years.To create a more complete holiday experience in 2020, we have…
It has been a long tradition in many cultures to send a Christmas greeting. According to Smithsonian Magazine, during Victorian England, Sir Henry Cole became concerned he was being impolite…
Use this guide to find gift ideas from “an der Weihnachtsecke”, our store at Christkindlmarket Des Moines.According to German folklore, Steinbach Nutcrackers were given as keepsakes to bring good luck…
Hey all you Christmas-loving crafters! CDM Curbside’s Kinderkorner, sponsored by MidAmerican Energy Company, will be hosting a free, drive-through pop-up event at the Salisbury House (4025 Tonawanda Drive, Des Moines,…
Tell us about your business Hello from Pickle Creek Herbs! We are a small family farm in SE Iowa. We grow herbs, garlic, peppers, and fruits that we then use…
Use this guide to find gift ideas from “an der Weihnachtsecke”, our store at Christkindlmarket Des Moines.Peruse our offering of authentic beer steins and glassware, guaranteed to “wow” the aficionado…
Use this guide to find gift ideas from “an der Weihnachtsecke”, our CDM Curbside online store within the CDM Curbside online marketplace of vendors.Complete your collection, or that of a…
Pick up a free Halloween inspired Christmas craft kit from CDM Curbside presented by Christkindlmarket Des Moines and sponsored by MidAmerican Energy at the Drive-Through Bite-Size Market on October 31st.…