As someone who studied German language and culture from middle school to majoring in it in college, the holiday season has always been a particularly fun time of year for me. An immense amount of ...

According to Country Living, Martin Luther, a prominent figure of the Protestant Reformation, is credited with decorating trees with candles to mimic the stars in the night sky. German Christmas ...

What would Christmas be without a Christmas tree, candles and Santa Claus? In our Advent Calendar 2024, we introduce you to the objects that characterize German Christmas. In addition, an article ...

Once word spread, the popularity of Christmas trees ... with wafers, candles, and red apples. These "paradise trees" symbolized the Garden of Eden. 17th-century German settlers brought the ...