Visiting one of these markets isn’t just a holiday outing; it’s stepping into a tradition that has evolved over centuries while keeping its essence intact. Photo by Dar1930 German Christmas ...

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 ...

17th-century German settlers brought the tradition to North America ... Once word spread, the popularity of Christmas trees took off. It became a tradition throughout England and North America.