For a unique and distinctly European holiday shopping experience head to the Christkindlmarkt put on by the German American Society of Tulsa or GAST.

Held the first weekend in December at the GAST center, Christkindlmarkt aims to bring a true German old world holiday shopping experience to the Sooner state. In addition to handmade gifts from dozens of local artists, pick some authentic German collectibles and holiday memorabilia. Children will enjoy the puppet shows and visiting Bethlehem Village, where with any luck they can catch a glimpse of St. Nikolaus.

No German event is complete without great food and the Christkindlmarkt doesn’t disappoint. Satisfy that holiday hunger with an order of kartoffelpuffer, potato pancakes with applesauce, bratwurst with sauerkraut, schnitzel sandwiches or gulasch soup. Be sure to save room for an authentic sweet treat like cheesecake, apfelstrudel or stollen.