To many on the tiny German island of Borkum ... Alongside Klaasohm, some of Europe’s other rowdy Christmas traditions are being re-evaluated. In Tirol in Austria, a masked Krampus monster ...

It has become an annual tradition for many. "We've been coming here for many, many years," said Donna Lamp. Lamp said Christkindlmarkt at the Reading Liederkranz is part of her family's heritage.

and plenty of German Christmas traditions. Each weekend (Friday through Sunday), the outdoor European Holiday Market will feature all sorts of wonderful craft items, such as sweet treats and baked ...

The Denver Christkindl Market is a beloved holiday tradition that brings the charm of a German Christmas market to the heart ...

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.