Jul Market

On Saturday, John and I took the bus to a local Jul market.  This one was located outside of town at what appeared to be a historic site with a number of preserved old buildings.

Along the walkway there were fires - presumably to keep warm.  It wasn't particularly cold (~28-30), but then again, we did not have to wait in line.

The little deer*, made of straw, is a very common decoration.  Smaller versions of the deer, and other figures made of straw are seen frequently.  Little ones are used as Christmas tree (julgran) ornaments. (* Edit: December 2013:  The little straw animal is not a deer!  It is a goat.  I assumed it was a deer because Americans have deer in their tradition.  Funny how one assumes without realizing it. )

Notice the painted walls and ceiling and the ceramic woodburer on which the wreath is hanging. 

Short streamers of flags and twisted straw ornaments.

Part of life here.  No complaints (that I am aware of) from PETA regarding fur etc.

As lovely as they look, it must have been pretty cold.

Jultomten, this one in shades, helping children onto the merry-go-round.

We bought some sausage from a vendor who raised reindeer.  Our sausage had both reindeer and wild boar, and was very lean.  The vendor sold the antlers too.

...and a fun time was had by all...