People love a good excuse to mingle outside, regardless of the temperature. See how these holiday markets in Prague, Krakow, and New York enliven public spaces, even in cold winter climes.

Children go for a ride in this miniature train, part of a holiday street market in the center of Prague.

This vendor at Prague's Old Town Square is selling his catch of the day: carp.

An aerial view of the holiday market in Prague's Oldtown Square.

Angels were spotted at this holiday market in Krakow.

Three kings bring up the rear in this scene from a Christmas Parade in Krakow.

The tents of the Union Square Holiday Market in New York City surround Henry Kirke's statue of George Washington.