Popularized in the Erzgebirge region of Germany and traditionally crafted from wood, these decorative tabletop pieces called “Weihnachtspyramide,” or Christmas pyramid, typically have figurines that ...

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, ...

Germany's growers have started to cut their Christmas trees in anticipation of a tradition that's around 500 years old.Germans have been celebrating Christmas with decorated trees for centuries. In ...

Some of the first Christmas markets started in Germany with the markets or Weihnachtsmarkt dating back to the 15th century, according to nationalgeographic.com. Nowadays, they attract millions of ...

The Steves Homestead — the historic house museum managed by the San Antonio Conservation Society in King William —will display authentic German Christmas decorations from the late 1800s now through ...

Few places capture the magic of Christmas quite like Germany — twinkling market stalls, steaming Glühwein, and fairytale towns dusted with snow. Look beyond the famous cities (which will be incredibly ...