After lightning the first candle, the Christmas season officially begins. The advent calendar is long part of the German tradition to help children countdown the days until Christmas Eve.

These efforts weren’t unprecedented. Perry points out that the idea of a culturally German Christmas has “deep, deep roots.” Many traditions, from Advent calendars to Christmas trees ...

Germany is credited with starting the tradition of the Christmas tree, according to History.com, with 16th century records telling of Christians bringing trees into their homes for the holiday.

Luxury tour company Abercrombie & Kent is launching a new holiday river cruise, "Christmas Markets on the Rhine." The voyage ...

As for Christmas traditions in France ... Carp typically takes center stage at the feast. In Germany, putting up a Christmas tree and giving gifts are both customary. In addition, adventskranz ...

OH, THE CHRISTMAS TREE. JUST ONE OF THE MANY TRADITIONS AMERICANS HAVE ADOPTED FROM GERMANY. AND NOW THE DEUTSCHES HOUSE IS UNWRAPPING MORE HOLIDAY CUSTOMS FOR LOUISIANANS TO ENJOY. A LOT OF ...