This is among the most beautiful markets in Germany, set against the stunning backdrop of the ancient Cologne Cathedral. Booths center around the giant Christmas tree in the middle of ...

Thomas and Susanne Jeromin are tree collectors. They live in Rinteln, Germany, where they decorated their 105 square feet house with over 100 Christmas trees, fairy lights, and around 16,000 ...

In his vision, Germany's “leading culture” should replace multiculturalism: “This includes buying a Christmas tree before Christmas. It is part of our Western Christian-influenced identity.” ...

In 1846, Victoria and her German husband, Prince Albert, put up a Xmas tree. They decorated it with toys, candy, popcorn, and cakes. Once word spread, the popularity of Christmas trees took off.

In the early 19th century, Ernst Anschütz’s German Christmas carol "O Tannenbaum" celebrated the tree's constant presence during the long dark winter. Related: Is King Charles Making a Major ...

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.