German Christmas markets stand out because they’ve stayed true to their roots, offering a mix of tradition, community, and holiday spirit that feels authentic and timeless.

The Pa German Cultural Center event included live music, traditional crafts, folklife demonstrations and open-hearth cooking.

The German island of Borkum's seasonal ritual of smacking women on the bottom with bull horns has been banned after a documentary exposed brutality.

Though Thanksgiving may have stronger associations with food, the tastes and smells we associate with our own Christmas traditions are just as memorable.

MAXATAWNY TWP., Pa. - A celebration of Pennsylvania German Christmas traditions is once again returning to Maxatawny Township this holiday season. Christmas on the Farm will feature live music in ...

Experience traditional German food and fun at the Carmel Christkindlmarkt. Learn about raclette and glassblowing demonstrations.

Some families head to Christmas Eve services at their local churches afterward, while others may indulge in delicious food.” The royal family's German heritage dates back centuries.

Albala said many cultures now have their own traditions — like Feast of the Seven Fishes for Italian Americans or tamales for the Latino community — particularly the Latino community in California.

Authorities in the German city of Magdeburg say at least two people were killed and dozens were injured after a car plowed into a busy Christmas market what officials called a deliberate attack.

The Pennsylvania German Cultural Heritage Center in Kutztown hosts Christmas on the Farm 2024, a celebration of the holiday season and Pennsylvania German Christmas traditions, on Saturday, Dec. 7.