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

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 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 ...