Christmas is a magical time of year for families around the world that celebrate this holiday season. In the United States, children and adults of all ages practice many Christmas traditions.

Christmas traditions in Germany. By Natalie Simmel November 30, 2022. 2022 Tower Barracks Tree Lighting . GRAFENWOEHR, Germany – Christmas is right around the corner.

A Long History of Tradition. German Christmas markets date back to the 14th century, long before Germany was a unified country. Markets like Dresden’s Striezelmarkt began as practical gatherings ...

Families joined in a celebration of the holiday season and explored Pennsylvania German Christmas traditions at the Pennsylvania German Cultural Heritage Center in Kutztown on Saturday, Dec. 2. ...

The Pennsylvania German Cultural Heritage Center celebrated Pennsylvania German Christmas traditions during its annual Christmas on the Farm on Dec. 3. “Our hope for the event is that members of ...

A somewhat lesser-known Christmas tradition in Germany, Knecht Ruprecht is a companion or servant of Saint Nicholas that plays a role in festivities in some southern German-speaking regions.

The German island Borkum's railway photographed in 2015. Part of a Christmas tradition on the island has been cancelled after a documentary came out about the violent acts against women that took ...

Founded in 1837 by German settlers, Hermann is home to many European traditions. One of these traditions is the Christkindlmarkt. This season, Stone Hill Winery celebrated its 30th year hosting ...

“German Christmas traditions are pretty solemn,” Weineck told TODAY.com, noting, however, that cultures vary widely throughout different parts of the country.

In Germany, putting up a Christmas tree and giving gifts are both customary. In addition, adventskranz, or Advent wreaths, are common in Germany, according to the U.S. Army website.