BERLIN (AP) — The aroma of hot mulled gluehwein wine mingling with the scent of bratwurst, roasted almonds and gingerbread: these are among the signature attractions of Germany's outdoor Christmas markets. People huddle together amid the wooden huts of the outdoor Christmas markets under festive lights, a scene replicated around the nation from the smallest villages to the largest cities during the time of Advent. The tradition of street markets in the month before Christmas dates to the 15th century in central Europe. Today, the first markets open at the end of October, selling food, drinks, seasonal crafts and other goods.Read more on NewsOK.com