Wednesday, December 6, 2017 // The Statement
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V I S U A L S T A T E M E N T 

K I N D L E F E S T

On Friday night, the shops of Ann Arbor remained open after the sun went 
down and the twinkly holiday lights came on. The annual KindleFest Market, 

or Christkindlmarkt as it is known in Germany, brought together food, 

holiday deals and Santa for a night of holiday celebrations.

Photos by Max Kuang

Santa Claus greets Ann Arbor resident Luisa Noda.

Saint Nicholas and Santa Claus were both in attendance at KindleFest.

The Ann Arbor Trombone Choir performs for the crowd.

Ann Arbor resident Sarah Kurfess celebrates her engagement with Trevor Cuffe. 

Hot chocolate and other hot drinks were served in boot mugs with KindleFest written across them.

Klezmephonic perform for KindleFest patrons. 

Eric Sartori, maintenance supervisor of Kerrytown Shops, pours the last ten gallons of Gluhwein, mulled 
wine, into a serving container.