Hill Country Christmas

Fredericksburg, Texas, which has become a holiday destination, has its own unique tradition and aesthetic. During the holiday season, folks visit the Marktplatz to look at the German Christmas pyramid and skate at the eisbahn. People also enjoy strolling through the Christmas market, where nutcrackers, ornaments, local jams, and a variety of other goods are for sale.

My mother calls this Hill Country town home, and Martina and I enjoy visiting when we can. While we are in town, we dine at restaurants that serve dishes such as German spring rolls, jagerschnitzel with jalapeno gravy, and chicken-fried pecan pie. We also enjoy heading out to Luckenbach or to Hondo's on Main for some live music. When we're in Fredericksburg, Texas, "there ain't nobody feeling no pain."

The Auslander Restaurant in Fredericksburg: