The decorating of a Christmas tree is a long held tradition around the world that began in Germany. In the 1600s, trees were decorated with apples in honor of "Adam and Eve Day" on Dec. 24.

The death doll from a car-ramming attack on a German Christmas market rose to five people. More than 200 people were injured according to Saxony-Anhalt state premier Reiner Haseloff. He, along with ...

Germany's many Christmas markets are ideal places to shop for holiday goods. With sometimes hundreds of vendors selling handmade crafts and artisanal gifts, there's a lot to choose from.