#CDM2025 Gift Guide
Use this guide to find a sampling of the amazing items available An der Weihnachtsecke (At the Christmas Corner), our store at Christkindlmarket Des Moines.
Commemorative Glühwein Mug and Glass Boot
For our 10th year, our commemorative Glühwein mug and glass boot depict many of our favorite things about Christkindlmarket Des Moines!
Available At the Christmas Corner and wherever Glühwein and Beer are sold.
CDM Commemorative Ornament and Pin
In keeping with our 10-year theme, the CDM pin is similar to our mug and boot. The CDM ornament also notes our 10th festival. These are collector items, so be sure to grab them before we run out!
St. Nick and Krampus Plushies
Whether you’ve been naughty or nice, we’ve got you covered with our St. Nick and a Krampus plushies. Every child needs a Krampus at Christmas time to remind them to be on their best behavior!
Steinbach Nutcrackers
We always have a diverse offering of Steinbach nutcrackers on hand. Here’s a sampling of Christmas-themed options, so be sure to come early if you have your heart set on a specific Nußknacker!
Steinbach Volkskunst from Marienberg in Germany. For over 200 years they have maintained a long-standing tradition, passion for detail and creativity, using the finest materials in their world-famous nutcrackers. All nutcrackers are handmade in Germany and are made with a mix of tradition, attention to detail and the finest materials.
Imported Delicacies
These sweet or savory items make great stocking stuffers and holiday gifts for the Euro-philes in your life.
Who’s hungry?
1st Weekend: New Items
Fancy an Advent Calendar, Irish Whiskey/Irish Cream-filled truffles or French Palets butter cookies? These items, along with many others, will be available starting the First Weekend until we’re sold out!
2nd Weekend: New Items
We’re featuring a handful of new items during our 2nd Weekend. Tea-lovers and chocolate-lovers will want to stop by for these one-of-a-kind gifts.
Erzgebirge-Palace Smokers
Are you a Smoker collector? We have a wide variety for you to choose from. If you don’t see what you’re looking for, be sure to ask one of our volunteers while you’re shopping!
100 % handmade – 100% quality – Made in Germany
Krebs Glass Lauscha Ornaments
Ornaments make the absolute best stocking stuffer or holiday gift. Our hand-blown and hand-painted ornaments from Krebs Glass Lauscha will be keepsakes you”ll want to hand down to the next generation.
Beer Steins and Glassware
Beer steins and glassware more your style? Stop by to check out our selection. We”ll even fill them with beer in the Biergarten or Yuletide Hall!
CDM Merchandise
Love our logo as much as we do? Pick up some Christkindlmarket Des Moines branded merchandise! We have a number of items for you to choose from.
RAYGUN SHIRTS
AVAILABLE WHILE THEY LAST!
We’ve partnered with Raygun to create a fun Christkindlmarket Des Moines t-shirt you can purchase at our store!
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2 comments so far
Jane ThomPosted on8:16 am - Nov 28, 2025
So excited for this year’s Christkindlmarket! My daughter and I collect the mugs, but just realized we are missing the first year mugs. Do you know if there is anywhere we could purchase 2 mugs from 2016?
Thank you
Suzanne HullPosted on12:30 pm - Nov 29, 2025
Unfortunately, we don’t have any more of these mugs, but feel free to post on our page or in our event to see if someone else has any they would sell to you.
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