VATICAN CITY – The lights have been turned on a 25-meter-tall (82-foot-tall) Christmas tree in the center of St. Peter's Square. Tourists applauded when the tree, topped by a star, became aglow ...

GRAFENWOEHR, Germany — While the seasons change and leaves start to fall, imagine Medieval castles illuminated by Christmas lights and small stalls offe... USAG Bavaria Christmas Market Guide ...

READ ALSO: 8 of the quirkiest Christmas markets in Germany Munich - Open from November 25th until Christmas Eve. As Bavaria's capital and most populated city, Munich is naturally home to the ...

This article contains affiliate links. We may earn a small commission on items purchased through this article, but that does not affect our editorial judgement. Peter Ormerod finds traditional festive ...

Europe’s Christmas markets are a fantastic way to get in the festive spirit, and nowhere does it better than Germany. The country where they first originated continues to devote an incredible ...

In Germany, people use an Adventskranz, or advent wreath, with four candles on it to celebrate the four advents or the four Sundays before Christmas. On each of the four Sundays preceding ...

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.

There is perhaps no better place for an awe-inspiring Christmas market experience than Bavaria, so here's an essential guide for readers. Arguably the best part about being in Germany for the ...