According to the tradition of the German Christmas pickle, or Weihnachtsgurke, an ornament in the shape of a gherkin is hung on the tree on Christmas Eve. The first child to find it gets a special ...

According to Town & Country, in Germany, Christmas Eve — or “Heiliger Abend” — is when the holiday is celebrated. “Traditionally, many households will spend the day decorating the tree ...

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 ...

Germany is therefore one of the best places ... It first appeared on Christmas Eve in 1434, when it was held as a small, one-day event. Now, six centuries later, it attracts visitors from all ...

From their medieval roots and their brush with Nazis, these beloved bazaars are now celebrated around the world. The historic main square of Annaberg-Buchholz holds an annual Christmas market.

There was a time in history when Christmas trees were adorned with edible items, including apples, to commemorate the feast of Adam and Eve on Dec. 24. Germany is credited with starting the ...

Tolzmann is curator of the German Heritage Museum and president ... out for children based on how they behaved that year. On Christmas Eve, Santa Claus – sometimes referred to as St. Nick ...

There are three public holidays in Germany over Christmas and New Year, but many shops and businesses close or cut their hours on other days. You can also get more information about what's open ...

Georgia’s largest German Christmas market is back. Atlanta Christkindl Market will be open through Christmas Eve, with not only a hefty number of vendors but also a second location. Here’s ...