(Photo by Christof STACHE / AFP) From mountain-top witch parties to stealing the 'May tree' from the neighbouring village, here are Germany's weird and wonderful May 1st traditions. Similar to the ...

6. Germany takes Secret Santa to a new level “Schrottwichteln” is a relatively new Christmas tradition in Germany, where it’s especially popular in workplaces and with the younger generation.

The tradition of decorating Easter eggs is part of the culture of the Slavic-speaking Sorbian ethnic minority in Germany. Modern-day Sorbs are descended from Slavic tribes in Central and Eastern ...

When you think about it, Christmas often seems like one wacky tradition after another ... year on 5 December in many cities ...

In 1848 the Illustrated London News published a drawing of the royal family celebrating around a decorated Christmas tree, a tradition that was reminiscent of Prince Albert's childhood in Germany.

Members of Germany's Sorbian community carry on the tradition of decorating Easter eggs SCHLEIFE, Germany -- Anke Hanusch dips her needle into dark blue wax and dots it precisely on a yellow-dyed ...

The tradition of decorating Easter eggs is part of the culture of the Slavic-speaking Sorbian ethnic minority in Germany. Modern-day Sorbs are descended from Slavic tribes in Central and Eastern ...

In eastern part of Germany, the Sorbian community keeps alive the tradition of intricately decorating Easter eggs, a practice dating back to the Middle Ages. These eggs, adorned with wax using ...

Members of Germany's Sorbian community carry on the tradition of decorating Easter eggs. It's part of the culture of the Slavic-speaking Sorbian ethnic minority. Modern-day Sorbs are descended ...