Christmas

All over Germany, Christmas markets are being planned. After last year's sudden cancellations, the organizers insist on creating a Christmassy atmosphere this time. Of course, this is about business too.

On Friday, parts of Berlin almost felt empty. For the first time ever, many parking spots were available all over the place. Even though people were asked not…

Berlin's Governing Mayor Michael Müller and his coalition partners wished all inhabitants "a pleasant and peaceful Christmas under the banner of hope". They…

Frank-Walter Steinmeier has been President of the Federal Republic of Germany since 2017. On January 5th, 2021, he will turn 65 years old. This is his Christmas speech for 2020, word by word.

Four years ago, the Islamist Anis Amri murdered twelve people, in a terror attack at one of Berlin's main Christmas markets. Before and after the crime, the…

One day before Germany went into its second strict lockdown this year, quite a few Berliners did some offline shopping. Our reporter checked the situation in…

There are two types of Christmas holidays: One without Corona and one with Corona. The latter does not have to be bad. It is just different, right? Wrong.

Because of Corona, Deutsche Bahn is supposed to make sure only about half the seats on its trains can be reserved. But, as it turns out, this measure will most…

Bavaria is Germany's second federal state to extend its Christmas vacations because of the Corona pandemic. In the meantime, the country is waiting for a trend…

Christmas may be Christian, but almost everyone in Germany celebrates it one way or another. Most people love some or all nice traditions connected to the holiday, and the food.