It was once one of over 1,500 manufacturers in this part of Eastern Germany, blowing glass ornaments and painting them by hand. But today, most Christmas decorations are mass-produced in China.

The pickle, typically a glass ornament, is hidden within the branches of the tree ... A 2016 survey asked 2,057 German nationals if they were familiar with the Christmas pickle tradition, and ...

The oak tree was sacred to ancient Germans, representing strength and good luck. Many early German Christmas trees were ...

The history of glass Christmas ornaments is a tale of humble beginnings leading to worldwide fame. In the mid-19th century, in Lauscha, Germany, the glassworker Hans Greiner was unable to afford ...