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 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.

and visitors can look forward to German Christmas classics as well as international songs. Singing under the Christmas tree has become an integral part of the Christmas market: Every Wednesday ...

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.