Christmas Market in Salzburg
AVIANO AIR BASE, Italy-- A local shopper strolls among the number of shops that line the streets in Salzburg, Austria. In addition to the number of vendors that set up highly decorated booths, many of the year round shops take part in decorating their storefronts with trees, bows and lights. Every year, for about a month prior to Christmas, many European cities hold advent markets selling all sorts of holiday related items. From ornaments to wreaths, from hand knit scarves to sweaters, vendors peddle their wares among the lights, sounds, and smells of Christmas. (U.S. Air Force Photo/Tech.Sgt. Chad R. Gann)