Cherry Creek’s Continental Deli Enjoyed a Visit by a Christmas Angel

DENVER - Nov. 13, 2013 - PRLog -- The Denver Christkindl Market (http:www.DenverChristkindlMarket.com (http://www.denverchristkindlmarket.com/)) recently announced that Ms. Dana Kiel, was chosen as its 2013 Christkindl, or Christmas angel. Kiel is a sophomore at the University of Denver where she majors in International Studies with minors in Economics and Leadership Studies. She is also editor of DU’s “Pioneer Business Review” and a member of the DU British Parliamentary Debate Team. She spent her senior year of high school and in Germany and became fluent in German while participating in the Congress Bundestag Youth Exchange Program (www.usagermanyscholarship.org). She was chosen to be the 2013 Christkindl because of her affinity for all things German, her German language capability, engaging personality, community involvement and her demonstrated self-confidence.

Recently, Ms. Kiel called on Continental Deli (http://ww.continentalsausage.com/deli.shtml) as the Christkindl and visited with the patrons there. She also had something special to share with Christmas’ most important people, children.

A well-known figure at the Christkindlesmarkt in Nuremberg is the Christkind ("The Christ-child", pronounced /krist-kint/), the traditional Christmas gift-bringer in most regions of Germany, Austria and Switzerland as well as a number of other countries. The Christkindl is represented as a sprite or angel and at one of the oldest German Christmas markets in Nuerenberg a young lady is chosen each year to be the Christkindl and represent the market. The Denver market emulates that.

Kiel will represent the Denver Christkindl Market at several events and will appear in full festive attire on November 23 for the Gran Opening. Those interested should bring their cameras and be sure to get a photo of their family with the Christkindl after the Grand Opening Ceremony.

See the Christkindl in person during the official opening ceremony on Saturday, November 23, 2013, which begins at 4:30 p.m. The grand opening includes:

·       -   4pm-4:30pm – The Edelweiss Club Schuhplattler perform traditional Bavarian-style dancing

·      -   4:30pm – Opening comments from market’s General Manager, GACC President and the Prolog given by the Christkindl, Ms. Kiel.

·    - 5pm-7pm – The Denver Philharmonic Orchestra will perform Christmas music in various ensembles

·    - 7:30pm-9pm – Alpen Rose band plays German music until 9pm to close.

This year’s market again brings the sights, sounds and flavors of the holiday season with a German flair to the 16th Street Mall. Music, holiday lights and typical vendor cabins will dot Skyline Park area across from the Daniels & Fisher Clock Tower.

This festive German Christmas market continues through December 21 and takes place in Denver's Skyline Park on the 16th Street Mall with its busy pedestrian traffic and easy access by light rail, Mall Shuttle Bus, RTD or automobile; the Southwest Skating Rink is located just across the 16th Street Mall from the market.

The market’s normal hours are from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m., Sunday through Thursday, and 11 a.m. to 9 p.m., Friday and Saturday, with extended hours for the Parade of Lights on November 30 and December 1. On Thanksgiving Day the market will close at 4pm.

The Denver Christkindl Market is a production of the German Cultural Foundation of the Rocky Mountains and the German American Chamber of Commerce Colorado Chapter, the initial contact for German companies considering business in the Rocky Mountain region, connecting German decision-makers with their U.S. counterparts.

Major sponsors of the 13th Annual Denver Christkindl Market are Holland and Hart LLP (www.hollandhart.com ), Stihl USA (www.stihlusa.com), Sonnenalp Hotel Vail (www.sonnenalp.com).

About the 13th Annual Denver Christkindl Market. A production of the German Cultural Foundation of the Rocky Mountains and the German American Chamber of Commerce – Colorado, this Christmas Market creates the holiday spirit of old world Germany with the foods, sounds and activities of the Market. The Market runs from November 22 to December 21, 2013. On the Web: www.DenverChristkindlMarket.com or call Joshua Seeberg at 303 837-1146 for more info.

About our sponsor, Holland & Hart USA. Holland & Hart LLP delivers integrated legal solutions to regional, national, and international clients of all sizes. Since its inception in 1947, Holland & Hart has grown into a full-service law firm of more than 440 lawyers in 15 offices across the Mountain West and in Washington, D.C. It stands apart in its footprint based on the breadth and depth of experience offering, and its client-driven culture is personalized, responsive, and innovative.

About our sponsor STIHL USA: A German company based in Virginia, STIHL Inc., one of several manufacturing facilities in the STIHL Group, is the headquarters for U.S. operations. STIHL Inc. employs over 2,100 people nationwide, with more than 1,900 in Virginia Beach, Va., in a variety of positions from manufacturing, product assembly, manufacturing engineering, sales and marketing, and finance. The Virginia Beach facility is produces a full line of high-quality, handheld outdoor power equipment including blowers, trimmers, brushcutters, and multi-task tools, as well as the number one selling brand of chain saw worldwide.

About our sponsor Sonnenalp Hotel Vail. Sonnenalp Hotel Vail is a boutique luxury lodging in Vail Village. The Sonnenalp is unique among Vail hotels for its renowned personal service and authentic hospitality. On the Web: www.Sonnenalp.com

About the GACC. The German American Chamber of Commerce – Colorado Chapter is the initial contact for German companies considering business in the Rocky Mountain region and connects German decision-makers with their U.S. counterparts. On the Web at http:www.GACCCO.org (http://www.gaccco.org/) or call 303 837-1146.

About the German Cultural Foundation. Founded in 1994, the foundation’s mission is to unite the various German clubs of the Rocky Mountain Region to better promote German culture and heritage.