There’s no denying the vast appeal of Europe’s traditional Christmas markets – the sparkling lights, festive shopping, local food favorites, joyful faces and the steaming mugs of Glühwein, of course.

Social media posts claim that Christmas markets in Germany are being canceled due to terrorism fears and security concerns. DW Fact check verifies: Most markets are going ahead as planned, with ...

SUNDERN, Germany (AP) — Germany‘s growers have started to cut their Christmas trees in anticipation of a tradition that’s around 500 years old. Germans have been celebrating Christmas with decorated ...

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 ...

Security concerns caused uncertainty about whether a Christmas market in Germany would go ahead, but it had not been cancelled by the time of this article, contrary to widely viewed online posts. The ...

APTOPIX Germany Christmas Market Lights illuminate the Christmas market at the Gendarmen Markt square in Berlin, Germany, Monday, Nov. 24, 2025. (AP Photo/Markus ...

BERLIN -- Traditional Christmas markets were opening across Germany on Monday, drawing revelers to their wooden stands with mulled wine, grilled sausages, potato pancakes or caramelized apples.

Germany's growers have started to cut their Christmas trees in anticipation of a tradition that's around 500 years old.Germans have been celebrating Christmas with decorated trees for centuries. In ...