DRESDEN, Germany (AP) — When pastry chef Tino Gierig is asked what the famous Dresden stollen tastes like, his eyes sparkle and his voice rises to an enthusiastic sing-song as as he describes the rich ...

As Ark Valley Voice covered in a previous Holiday Traditions article, Germany is well known for its Christmas traditions, ...

The annual German Christmas Celebration will take place from 4-8 p.m. Dec. 6 at the Amherst Historical Society’s Sandstone Village, 763 Milan Ave. in Amherst. The free event invites guests to ...

Discover the magic of German Christmas markets in Stuttgart, Rothenburg, and Munich. Learn about Glühwein, local crafts, and 500-year-old holiday traditions.

In the States, Christmas falls on December 25 - but in Germany? The party (and the presents!) kicks off early, on the 24th! For our US reporter, Hallie Rawlinson, that surprise was just the beginning ...

Rotkohl — red cabbage braised with apples and onions — is a classic Bavarian side for goose, duck, or pork. This version gets its full flavor from rendered speck, orange zest, and spices like caraway ...

OFFER. DOZENS OF VENDORS HELPED BRING THE CHRISTMAS VILLAGE TO LIFE, EACH WITH THEIR OWN STORY AND THEIR OWN REASON WHY THEIR PRODUCT IS THE PERFECT HOLIDAY GIFT. FROM ORNAMENTS TO ARTWORK TO HANDMADE ...

Christmas markets -- long considered the lively heart of Advent in Germany -- are facing new uncertainty this year as towns grapple with tighter security rules and rising public anxiety. The ...

Security has been tightened at German Christmas markets after recent deadly attacks. But if some online videos were to be believed, they've become barbed-wire fortresses guarded by armoured personnel ...

These traditional German Christmas Cookies are the perfect addition to your holiday cookie platter. With favorites like almond crescent cookies, spritz cookies and gingerbread cookies you can bake up ...

From hand-carved wooden nutcrackers to scrumptious 'Stollen' – many Christmas traditions we know and love have originated from Germany, some of them dating back centuries. As we approach the festive ...

From sides to mains and mulled wine to holiday cookies, here's what to serve on Christmas to celebrate with German flair. Jodie Kautzmann is an editor, baker, and confectioner with more than 15 years ...