The smell of bratwurst, the sound of polka, and a zip line soaring above Main Street could only mean one thing, the Bavarian ...

Explores various Christmas traditions from around the world, highlighting how different cultures celebrate the holiday. It discusses the origins of the Christmas tree, the significance of St ...

German tradition includes hiding a pickle in your Christmas tree and giving a gift to whoever finds it (stock image)Credit: Getty Putting up a Christmas tree has become a tradition around the ...

Most historians trace the origins of the Christmas tree to Germany—but the tradition became popular in the 19th century when it was adopted by the British royal family. Art Resource A 1900 ...

It all harkens back to the British royal family’s deep German roots Joe Giddens/PA Images/Getty The royal family Christmas is synonymous with tradition, and one tradition that steadfastly ...

Despite the change in name, German Christmas traditions have endured. Emily Burack (she/her) is the Senior News Editor for Town & Country, where she covers entertainment, celebrities, the royals ...

And this is because every year the royals exchange gifts a day earlier, on Christmas Eve, which is a festive tradition from parts of mainland Europe including Germany. Royal commentator Richard ...

Christmas traditions bring joy and togetherness. People decorate trees and exchange gifts. Caroling and nativity scenes are popular. Families share festive meals. Stockings and candy canes add to ...

"The whole family gathered to open gifts on Christmas Eve, as always, a German tradition that survived the anglicizing of the family surname from Saxe-Coburg-Gotha to Windsor," Harry wrote in his ...

As for Christmas traditions in France ... Carp typically takes center stage at the feast. In Germany, putting up a Christmas tree and giving gifts are both customary. In addition, adventskranz ...