Shop at these 2022 Christmas Markets in KZN

The Upper Highway area's Christmas markets ceased operating when the Covid epidemic spread around the world. Residents will be able to spend a fun-filled day or night this year with their loved ones while feasting on delicious meals and enjoying top-notch entertainment. With so many Christmas markets scheduled for the month of December, many locals will almost surely attend more than one market this year to support local businesses and charity groups.

​​In 1298, the first Christmas market was documented. The residents of Vienna conducted a Krippenmarkt during Advent, also known as the December Market. The first Christkindlmarkt in Germany was held in 1384, almost a century later. The eastern hilltop town of Bautzen, Saxony, hosted this outdoor winter street market.

These early marketplaces initially solely offered meat. Later, they expanded to incorporate standard purchases, festive foods, decorations, and crafts. The marketplaces were noted for being upbeat, with singing and dancing at every turn.

In KwaZulu-Natal, the Upper Highway region is a favourite and well-liked location for Christmas markets. Shop at these 2022 Christmas Markets for all your festive goodies and treats:

• Mini Christmas Market - Friday, December 16 | Times vary
• Open Airfield Pineville Junction, 81 Stapleton Road, Pinetown

Take the entire family for a fun day out and support a good cause while you shop. This charity fundraising mini Christmas market will have a car boot sale and give you a chance to buy a range of preloved items. There will also be succulent plants on sale. Snacks and drinks will also be available.

• Indoor Christmas Market - December 9, 10 | Times vary
• Glenridge Church, Stamford Hill

Support local vendors at this indoor Christmas Market. Join in the carols on Friday and spoil yourself with an assortment of handmade and local products. Expect lots of festive cheer, live music, family fun, amazing food, raffles with live draws more.

Proceeds will be given to IThemba Lethu Children's Home.​

• Shongweni Christmas Markets - December 10, 16, 17, 18, 24, 31 | Times vary
• The Shongweni Farmers & Craft Market, 457 Mr551 Rd, Shongweni Resource Reserve

The weekly market at the Shongweni Farmers & Craft Market now has a festive flair. A children's activity tent will be located in the Village, and Blarney & Son will also play on the main stage. At their booth, Glass on Fire will sell lovely bracelets made of sterling silver and enamel. Grow light Forever will have all the holiday scents covered with their body butter, merry-smelling candles, and wax melts.

Bring your picnic baskets so you may take advantage of the market's joyful atmosphere while indulging in the enormous selection of gourmet foods and snacks available from the numerous vibrant food vendors.

• Carols by Candlelight - Friday, December 16 | 6 pm
• Kloof and Highway SPCA, Village Road

The Durban Regiment Pipe Band will kick off the evening, followed by Belinda Dolphin who will organize and direct the Carol singing. Kimona Kisten will also perform, and the event will come to a stunning conclusion with a fire dance by Gareth Greaves.

There will be delicious food and beverages for sale. Dogs on leads are welcome, and the cost is R40 per person, which includes a candle. Children under the age of 12 can attend for R20.

At one of these fantastic Christmas markets, you can finish up your holiday shopping, or just have a great time. It will engage the whole family in a wonderful outing packed with excitement, tasty food, and sharing the Christmas spirit. Contact a property professional at Seeff Hillcrest & Kloof today if you need help buying or selling a property in the Upper Highway area.