Ever wondered why we decorate trees, bake gingerbread, or leave cookies for Santa? Explore the global roots of iconic ...

Some of my favourite Christmas memories are with my grandparents in Germany. From baking with my grandmother to walking to ...

The true meaning of Christmas will take center stage Sunday, Dec. 14, when the histo­ric Old German School opens its doors ...

From hand-carved wooden nutcrackers to scrumptious 'Stollen' – many Christmas traditions we know and love have originated from Germany, some of them dating back centuries. As we approach the festive ...

Heck, a resident of Alpena and immigrant from Germany, has kept a tradition of constructing a Christmas village in her living ...

Freiburg borders the Black Forest in southwest Germany, an area known for smoking meat over wood to preserve it through the ...

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 special ...

For the 28th year, Long Island’s Plattduetsche Park will host its annual Christkindl Markt, giving visitors a taste of a traditional German Christmas market without leaving the region. The two-day ...

DRESDEN, Germany (AP) — When pastry chef Tino Gierig is asked what the famous Dresden stollen tastes like, his eyes sparkle and his voice rises to an enthusiastic sing-song as as he describes the rich ...

Discover the wonders of Christmas in South Tyrol: a journey through enchanting markets and centuries-old traditions. Immerse yourself in the festive atmosphere and indulge in the local culinary ...

Operation Good Cheer is a decades-old program that matches U.S. soldiers with German families during the holidays.