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 ...

However, a German Panorama-style documentary has ... Alongside Klaasohm, some of Europe’s other rowdy Christmas traditions are being re-evaluated. In Tirol in Austria, a masked Krampus monster ...

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 ...

6. Germany takes Secret Santa to a new level “Schrottwichteln” is a relatively new Christmas tradition in Germany, where it’s especially popular in workplaces and with the younger generation.

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While these familiar traditions fill the air with warmth ... It is not just fun, gifts, and cheer with Christmas in Germany and Austria. There is also this dark side to it, so let's introduce ...

In 1848 the Illustrated London News published a drawing of the royal family celebrating around a decorated Christmas tree, a tradition that was reminiscent of Prince Albert's childhood in Germany.

Ken and Cathy Scott hosted a Christmas Around the World gathering with exchange students and their families at their farm ...