Many of the joyous Christmas traditions we Americans take for granted are actually imports from Germany. Sometimes we think of Germans as cold and stern people. But they play hard, as well as work ...

The choosing and decorating of a Christmas tree to display during the holiday season is a beloved tradition with a long history. Today, Christmas trees are often decorated with an array of ornaments, ...

In one of the season’s most predictable developments, climate activists have declared war on Christmas trees, vandalizing holiday displays in cities across Germany. Like any new religion, the climate ...

The Amherst Historical Society will celebrate German Christmas traditions Dec. 7 at Sandstone Village, 736 Milan Ave. in Amherst. The celebration will include a wide display of Christmas decorations, ...

(WHTM) – The history of Christmas trees dates back to the times of ancient Egypt, but the modern tradition was started in 16th century Germany. Christians in Germany placed wood pyramids inside their ...

As the summer draws to a close, minds turn to planning ahead to the winter, whether that's early Christmas shopping or ...

Berlin Prisons aren't usually known for being festive during the holidays, and now they certainly won't be. A German court had given inmates the right to decorate their cells with small Christmas ...

Nothing says “Christmas” like the sights, smells and sounds of the season: From Christmas cookies to eggnog and mistletoe, ...

THE MORNING, THE DEUTSCHES HOUSE IS KNOWN FOR ITS OKTOBERFEST HERE IN NEW ORLEANS, ATTRACTING HUNDREDS OF FAMILIES, BUT ORGANIZERS ARE HOPING TO EXPAND THEIR HOLIDAY TRADITIONS WITH A SPECIAL ...