From roller-skating to church or festive greetings from Donald Duck, Christmas in some cultures features more than just Santa Claus, tinsel and turkey.

On Wednesday we celebrate Christmas and Hanukkah on the same day. The pageantry, art, decorations, traditions, and music of the season — especially the music — have all the ingredients for ...

It was a magical night under the stars. Of course, Christmas markets have a long history in Germany; some trace their origins back to the traditional winter markets of the 15th and 16th centuries.

Christmas is one of the most globally celebrated holidays in the world. But not everybody celebrates the same way—or even on the same day. Beyond the familiar traditions like Santa Claus, a fir ...

This Holiday season, celebrate Christmas the European way. From sweet indulgences to savoury delights, Europe’s Christmas food traditions are as diverse as its cultures. Whether you are recreating ...

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

The price of Christmas cookies and chocolate Baking cookies, such as Plätzchen, is another cherished German holiday tradition.

Have you ever wondered why we have Christmas trees? As we count down to Christmas, we look at the origin of the festive tradition, along with other popular customs. From the following the 12 days of ...