An attractive night scene along the pedestrian only path called the Village Stroll in Whistler, BC. Coloured lighting draped decoratively on trees liven up a cold winter evening as visitors stroll the quaint village.

A tree covered in a light sprinkling of snow and shines bright on a cold winter evening in Freising, Germany.

A bright green and white sign saying "Muenchner Christkindlmarkt" marks the entrance to the Munich Christmas Markets in the city of Munich, Germany.

An array of Santa themed Christmas ornaments hanging down from springs or strings are on display at the christmas markets at the Hexenagger Castle in Bavaria, Germany.

A mannequin dressed up like santa - placed on a park bench and surrounded by gifts and sparkling lights forms part of a christmas display outside a house.

The beautiful Roemerberg (City Hall Square) is surrounded by historic architecture. During the advent period (leading up to Christmas) the square is the scene of the annual Christmas Markets.

By night the Munich Christkindlmarkt, Christmas markets which are setup in the Marienplatz every December, transforms into a hive of activity as visitors browse the many market stalls for gift ideas and supplies.

The glow of a market stall and twinkling christmas tree lights at the Ronneburg Castle medieval markets adds a romantic feel on a cool evening in the castle grounds.

An action packed photo of the annual christmas markets at night in the Roemerberg (City Hall Square) in the city of Frankfurt, Germany.

An aerial photo of a large, decorated christmas tree in the Marienplatz next to the Neues Rathaus in the city of Muenchen, Bavaria, Germany.