The countdown to Christmas is on, and Appleton is getting an early jump on the holiday spirit with the return of a beloved tradition.

Berlin's more than 100 Christmas markets are opening across the city this week, and organizers are taking an increasingly diverse approach

The city of 3.8 million, which takes pride in its tolerance and diversity, offers Christmas markets for pretty much every taste these days. Nowadays, almost 40% of Berliners have immigrant roots, and the city's LGBTQ+ community is considered one of the biggest in the country.