Check out five traditional Christmas markets in Germany worth visiting in 2026, emphasizing the charm and authenticity found ...

BERLIN (AP) — Traditional Christmas markets are opening across Germany on Monday, drawing revelers to their wooden stands with mulled wine, grilled sausages, potato pancakes or caramelized apples.

This is read by an automated voice. Please report any issues or inconsistencies here. It all started in the Middle Ages, when sometime in the 1400s German Catholics decided to turn their everyday food ...

Germany, renowned for its rich history and cultural traditions, transforms into a winter wonderland during the festive season. The country’s Christmas markets are renowned worldwide, each with its ...

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 (AP) — 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.