DowntownDC Holiday Market Keeping Washington's Christmas Spirit Alive

And a Christmas gem is found in the heart of Washington DC. Staying in the beltway, the annual downtown holiday market has become a local holiday favorite. It offers a festive place for the whole family. >> We have NTD's Washington correspondent Jack Bradley with more >> here at the Holiday Market in downtown Washington DC. The spirit of the holidays and Christmas is kept alive. It's a great turnout here. Hundreds of people passing through. It's pretty nice. You know, I didn't think there would be this many niche things for people getting hot chocolate. >> Oh, the hot chocolate's fantastic. But it is $10, but for the price that you pay, I think it is worth it. Pretty good. >> It is pretty good. Every winter, the downtown DC holiday market pops up in a festive winter village. Twinkling lights, seasonal cheer, local music, and dozens of different food options make this a perfect Christmas market for the whole family. Over 100 local artisans flock to the holiday market to showcase and sell their work. Many of the crafts are handmade and from family-owned businesses. >> We are growing lavender and we are making our candles, pillow and body sprays, soap bars, and the body waters. >> And I've been doing it for 12 years now. Very exciting to be here every year. I I wait for this every every year actually to meet a lot of people to uh you know the atmosphere of the of the of the holidays is good. I love it. It's incredible. It's our fifth year if I recall. It's one of the most amazing holiday markets I've ever done. The environment here is all about the food and the experience and it's an atmosphere that recalls for German holiday markets. >> Um, this holiday market is one of the best holiday markets I've ever personally been to. Um, it's a couple different holiday markets one in the city, like up in Dupont, but this one is like super super great. Today in the whole market, we're displaying our grand dumplings. This is our grand dumpling. We also have a miso coconut cream sauce as well that goes with it. And it's not as cold as people seem as people would think cuz when you're back here making food, it gets really warm quick. So, it is just the music is great and family environment, kids running around. It just kind of like restores that holiday cheer, especially in a time where it's kind of trying times right now. So, it's really good to see everybody out and like enjoying themselves. >> At one point, the power went out, but that didn't stop this band from jamming out. A few minutes later, the power came back on and the crowd cheered with excitement. >> It was warm actually, surprisingly. You know, the the crowd was good. The uh the electricity was in the air. So, it's a good sign up for the holidays and people being in the holiday spirit, playing holiday music. It just um it just helps with everything, helps with the energy. And I think uh right now in the time the state of the world is in, we need more energy like this. >> Strolling along the holiday market, you may find some other treasures. Russian dolls and Christmas tree ornaments, socks with dozens of different breeds of dogs on them, scented candles, and a ring toss. It's harder than it looks. >> It's very Christmy here. I really bright. Everyone looks pretty happy. you know, everyone look like you're in the spirits. >> It's really cute, really festive. It's really great to see local vendors and just >> good vibes. >> And just down the street, Santa Claus making an appearance, playing Christmas music. >> The spirit of Christmas and the holiday season is kept alive here at the holiday market in downtown Washington DC. this yearly traditions bringing friends, loved ones, family members together to do something very nice for each other during this holiday season. Reporting from Washington DC, Jack Bradley, NTD News.