Imagine a Christmas Angel appearing from the  historic Monastery Immaculate Conception crypt with their heraldic images associated with the town's "Godfather", Emperor Ferdinand I of Austria.  Imagine a live Nutcracker waving a banner as he stands guard.  Imagine the resounding chords of trumpeters heralding in the season and a bell choir of nuns performing angelic tunes.

Better yet – don’t imagine – live it – during opening ceremonies for the 28th annual Christkindlmarkt to be held in Ferdinand, Indiana. 

Opening Ceremony

All who wish to experience the magic are invited to gather at the crypt of the Monastery Immaculate Conception at 6:30 p.m. EST on Friday, November 14.  There, the Christkindl, or Christmas Angel, will appear (as she has done at Nuremberg, Germany’s Christkindlmarkts for over 500 years) and regale the assembled with her angelic, melodious voice.  Children will light the way as trumpeters herald in the markt, choirs sing, and the Sisters of St. Benedict Bell Choir will perform.
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This outdoor Christkindlmarkt Eve event is free and open to all who wish to live a little magic. The Sisters will be hosting their annual Monastery Baked Goods Bake Sale immediately following the 30 minute program.  

Immediately following the ceremonies, a plated dinner will be served in the beautiful dining hall of the Monastery. While dining and indulging in German-inspired dessert, enjoy live piano entertainment to ring in the holidays. Tickets are $35/person and can be purchased at the link below.

​Ferdinand Christkindlmarkt Eve Dinner