There's nothing like a public Christmas market to put you and your family in the festive spirit. Travel experts at Cheapflights.ca have listed the top 10 Christmas markets around the world, from Chicago to Copenhagen.

Nuremberg, Germany: "Nuremberg's Christmas market was first held in 1628 and is one of the best known in Germany with more than 2 million visitors annually," says Cheapflights.ca. "Candy-cane striped stalls serving glühwein and bratwurst fill the Old Town while live music is performed late into the night. The must-buy souvenirs are the Nuremberg Plum People, tiny figures made from prunes." (Shutterstock)

Vienna, Austria: "The Christkindlmarkt on Rathausplatz starts earlier than most, in mid-November, and is one of the biggest Christmas markets in Europe," says Cheapflights.ca. "Almost 200 stalls dominate the square, selling traditional decorations and hand-crafted gifts as well as scrumptious, melt-in-your-mouth Viennese pastries and Weihnachtspunsch (a spiced punch)." (Shutterstock)

Copenhagen, Denmark: "Tivoli Gardens, the famous amusement park, hosts Copenhagen's Christmas markets," says Cheapflights.ca. "The willow trees are festooned with lights, there are almost four miles of colourful stalls and the little ones will be able to see how the residents of Nissekøbing spend their time." (Shutterstock)

Dresden, Germany: "Striezelmarkt is one of the oldest markets in the world; the first mention of it cropped up in the 15th century," says Cheapflights.ca. "Artisans from all over the country gather to sell some of the best crafts Germany has to offer. Regional specialties include the famous blue-and-white ceramics, crafts from the Ore Mountains, blown glass from Lauscha and much more." (Shutterstock)

Prague, Czech Republic: "A giant Christmas tree in the Old Town Square is the focal point for Prague's festive fun," says Cheapflights.ca. "The main markets are to be found at the Old Town Square and Wenceslas Square and there are smaller ones at Namesti Republiky and Havelske Trziste. All feature beautifully decorated stalls that sell everything from Bohemian crystal and Czech marionettes to braided pastries and gingerbread." (Shutterstock)

Dublin, Ireland: "Dublin's Docklands turn German for 20 days in November and December. German traders display their wares alongside their Irish counterparts," says Cheapflights.ca. "The air is filled with the scent of roasting nuts, mulled wine, eggnog and sizzling bratwurst. The Irish love to party, so it's fitting that the full program comprises musical entertainment with story tellers, carol singers and bands." (Shutterstock)

Brussels, Belgium: "The Brussels Christmas market – Plaisirs d'Hiver (Winter Wonder) – is a fairly new arrival to the scene," says Cheapflights.ca. "It has only been around since 2004, but its location at the Grand-Place of Brussels and around the Bourse (on the Place Sainte-Catherine and on the Marché aux Poissons) gives it a centuries-old vibe. Almost 250 chalets, fairground rides, an ice rink and bauble-studded Christmas tree make it a wonderland." (Shutterstock)

Quebec City, Quebec: "Just four years old, Quebec City's Christmas market has become a fixture on the festive calendar," says Cheapflights.ca. "Its setting is beyond compare. The cobble-stoned streets of Vieux Quebec are made for Christmas cards and the guaranteed cold weather cries out for the hearty German fare and drinks that are on sale from the cheery vendors." (QMI Agency)

Strasbourg, France: "Strasbourg's Christmas market takes pride of place in front of the sublime, towering Cathedral of Our Lady of Strasbourg," says Cheapflights.ca. "It's the largest and oldest Christmas market in France. For more than 400 years the city has welcomed visitors to its Christkindelsmarik. Beautifully made Christmas decorations, Nativity figurines and traditional delicacies (spiced bread, mulled wine and foie gras) fill the stalls." (Reuters)

Chicago, Illinois: "The Christkindlmarket in Chicago is inspired by Nuremberg's ancient market," says Cheapflights.ca. "Daley Plaza on Washington Street is where you'll find red-and-white tents groaning under the weight of festive delicacies and traditional handcrafted gifts that will satisfy the pickiest customer. Warming German delicacies like sausages, sauerkraut and potato pancakes keep out the cold and soak up the glühwein and German beers." (Shutterstock)