Christmas traditions in Germany. By Natalie Simmel November 30, 2022. 2022 Tower Barracks Tree Lighting . GRAFENWOEHR, Germany – Christmas is right around the corner.

A Long History of Tradition. German Christmas markets date back to the 14th century, long before Germany was a unified country. Markets like Dresden’s Striezelmarkt began as practical gatherings ...

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.

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 ...

A post-war Christmas market boom. Germany’s Christmas markets came roaring back after the end of the war—and only grew in the following decades, as an economic boom in the 1960s and 1970s and ...

Families joined in a celebration of the holiday season and explored Pennsylvania German Christmas traditions at the Pennsylvania German Cultural Heritage Center in Kutztown on Saturday, Dec. 2. ...

Founded in 1837 by German settlers, Hermann is home to many European traditions. One of these traditions is the Christkindlmarkt. This season, Stone Hill Winery celebrated its 30th year hosting ...

In 2016, market research firm YouGov conducted a survey among German nationals and found that only 8% knew about the Christmas pickle tradition, and only 2% said they actually practice it.

Held on the historic Sharadin Farmstead at the Pennsylvania German Cultural Heritage Center, the free family-friendly event celebrated the holiday season and Pennsylvania German Christmas traditions.