GRAFENWOEHR, Germany – Christmas is right around the corner. While there are many similarities between Christmas celebrations in the United States and Germany, there are some differences and ...

Christmas is a magical time of year for families around the world that celebrate this holiday season. In the United States, children and adults of all ages practice many Christmas traditions.

A Long History of Tradition. German Christmas markets date back to the 14th century, long before Germany was a unified ...

The decorating of a Christmas tree is a long held tradition around the world that began in Germany. In the 1600s, trees were decorated with apples in honor of "Adam and Eve Day" on Dec. 24.

The German island Borkum's railway photographed in 2015. Part of a Christmas tradition on the island has been cancelled after a documentary came out about the violent acts against women that took ...

In Germany, putting up a Christmas tree and giving gifts are both customary. In addition, adventskranz, or Advent wreaths, are common in Germany, according to the U.S. Army website.

Christmas markets are a German holiday tradition cherished since the Middle Ages, now successfully exported to much of the Western world. ___ Aboubakr reported from Cairo and Gera from Warsaw, Poland.

A somewhat lesser-known Christmas tradition in Germany, Knecht Ruprecht is a companion or servant of Saint Nicholas that plays a role in festivities in some southern German-speaking regions.

Christmas traditions call on a saint, a witch, and a demon to visit for the holidays Jessica Delfino, The Times-Tribune, Scranton, Pa. Sun, December 15, 2024 at 8:01 PM UTC ...

8. Christmas markets. While the magic of German Christmas markets has spread all around the world, it's a tradition which first derived from Germany. It's thought the origins of Christmas markets can ...