GRAFENWOEHR, Germany – Christmas is right around the corner. While there are many similarities between Christmas celebrations in the United States and Germany, there are some differences and ...

As The Christmas Haus grows, Roger is committed to promoting growth that aligns with the business’ values and keeping German traditions alive.

When the holiday season rolls around, few experiences match the charm of a German Christmas market. Known locally as Weihnachtsmärkte, these markets are more than just festive events—they’re ...

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.

What is the Christmas pickle tradition? Learn about the history of the pickle ornament, which is said to have German origins.

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 ...

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

Only a few more days until it's Christmas! Here, you'll find everything you need to know about mulled wine, Christmas decorations, festive fairs and much more.

In Germany alone—where the tradition began—there are usually 2,500 to 3,000 holiday markets a year. Now, the markets are returning after two years of COVID-19 related closures.

Discover the most popular German Christmas traditions and what they mean, from hand-carved wooden nutcrackers to stollen to advent wreaths.