There was a time in history when Christmas trees were adorned with edible items, including apples, to commemorate the feast of Adam and Eve on Dec. 24. Germany is credited with starting the ...

The so-called "Chancellor's Fir" was handed over to German Chancellor Olaf Scholz in drizzly weather on Wednesday. Christmas carols were sung by a children's choir during the event. The tree - a ...

Perry points out that the idea of a culturally German Christmas has “deep, deep roots.” Many traditions, from Advent calendars to Christmas trees, are thought to have originated in Germany.