There was a time in history when Christmas trees were adorned with edible items, including apples, to commemorate the feast ...

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Here are 10 lost festive traditions that are no ... (with the exception of those in places like Germany, where presents are traditionally given on Christmas Eve, not Christmas Day).

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The suspect, a 50-year-old doctor from Saudi Arabia who has lived in Germany for decades, is “clearly Islamophobic,” the German interior minister said. Police have yet to determine a motive.

WHETHER it’s hanging your stockings by the fire or leaving milk and cookies out for Santa Claus, we all have Christmas traditions that we follow. And depending on where you are in the world, ...

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While Christmas markets may have originated in Germany, they have spread across Europe to become a beloved holiday tradition that draws in huge crowds who like to linger in open-air settings and ...

Germany is credited with starting the tradition of the Christmas tree, according to History.com, with 16th century records telling of Christians bringing trees into their homes for the holiday.