The Riga Christmas Market is open the entire month of December and the first part of January. Held on Dome Square, the Riga Christmas Market celebrates Christmas as well as the tradition of decorating Christmas trees, which it is said the Latvians began in the beginning of the 16th century.
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Shopping at the Riga Christmas Market:
Handmade crafts, including toys and decorations (many of them carved from wood), can be purchased at the Riga Christmas Market. You can also sample traditional foods like gingerbread, sauerkraut, smoked meats, and more.
