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 where locals could stock ...

Christmas markets are a big deal in Germany; there are hundreds of them. But not all are created equal. The German tourism folks have pulled together examples of some of the more unusual offerings.

These Bavarian-style Christmas markets across America will bring you the magic of Germany’s beloved holiday traditions, complete with gluhwein, handcrafted gifts and enchanting festive atmospheres.

The Best German Christmas Markets In The U.S. Denver, Colorado – Chriskindlmarket A holiday tradition for over twenty years, the Denver Christkindlemarket aims to promote cultural business ties ...

Christmas is by far the most popular German holiday and has been celebrated since the 16th century. This quintessentially Christian holiday has pagan roots. Centuries ago, ...

Philadelphia’s annual Christmas Village at City Hall is modeled after the annual Christmas market in Nuremberg that can be traced to the year 1530. “When people came from rural areas to the bigger ...

The German Christmas market will be set up in converted 8-feet by 12-feet yard barns on the south side of the town square, Fleming said.

Decades ago, Leavenworth was a near ghost town on the eastern slopes of the Cascade Mountains, one of the region’s poorest communities.