Experience the enchanting charm of Germany's Christmas markets with this magical drone footage, showcasing twinkling lights, bustling stalls, and the warm glow of holiday cheer in historic town ...

As a young backpacker, I fell in love with the picturesque village of Rothenburg, in Germany’s Franconian heartland. At that time, the town still fed a few farm animals within its medieval walls.

People around the world celebrate the birth of Jesus Christ on December 25. Here’s why—and the history of its iconic symbols from Christmas trees to Santa Claus.

Notably, the first recorded use of a Christmas tree with candles was in Germany in the 16th century. Also Read | 6 Foodie Ways To Make Your Home Smell Like Christmas Symbolism of the act The ...

One of the most iconic symbols of Christmas, the tradition of decorating a tree dates back to 16th-century Germany. Evergreen trees were adorned with candles and ornaments to symbolize life and ...

The way of life unfolds in addition in the 1800s, thanks to Prince Albert, the German husband of Queen Victoria. His effect helped popularise the Christmas tree in England, wherein families decorated ...

The Saudi suspect in Germany's deadly car-ramming attack on a Christmas market held strongly anti-Islam views and was angry with Germany's migrant policy, official said Saturday. Chancellor Olaf ...

Germany is in mourning after a driver rammed through a crowd with their car in the eastern German city of Magdeburg as it held Christmas markets. Here's what we know.

The 16th century saw the beginning of the custom as we know it now in Germany. Families would bring little fir trees inside and adorn them with paper ornaments, candles, fruits, and nuts.

In the early 19th century, Ernst Anschütz’s German Christmas carol "O Tannenbaum" celebrated the tree's constant presence during the long dark winter. An 1848 etching of the royal Christmas tree.

In Germany, preparing for Christmas often includes strolling through markets while sipping mulled wine. Families also decorate their trees with angel ornaments and light candles in their windows.

No Christmas is complete without a Christmas tree or, at the least, 10 pieces of tree trivia with which to regale loved ones while exchanging gifts. 1. The first American (semi-) artificial X-mas ...