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 ...

Several Christmas markets are held in the city during the Advent season. Potsdam has a lot to offer during the Advent season: There is a Bohemian Christmas market, as well as a Polish one, and the ...

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 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.

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 ...

The suspect, who moved to Germany from Saudi Arabia in 2006, allegedly drove a car through a Christmas market packed full of families on Friday night. At least five people are now known to have ...

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.