(Tribune Media Services)-- Like a German child's fantasy, Nurnberg's fairy-godmother-like teenage angel stretched out her arms and said, "If you're very, very gentle, you can touch my wings." I stayed ...

Das Christkind, which literally translates to “Christ child,” is the traditional bringer of gifts on Christmas Eve in Germany. Also spelled Das Christkindl in certain dialects (including in Nuremberg) ...

Pro-Christkind followers do not welcome the presence of reindeers A candle-lit procession makes a solemn passage through jolly, rosy-cheeked throngs standing at mulled wine and chestnut stands in the ...

Every year, children living in Germany put great effort into their Christmas wish lists. These can be sent to several post offices across the country and addressed to either Santa Claus, St. Nicholas ...

It may be September, but that hasn't stopped thousands of eager children sending off their Christmas wishlists to the Christkind (Christ Child) - a baby Jesus-like figure responsible for delivering ...

A German mayor has hit back at the far right Alternative for Germany (AfD) party after “openly racist” comments were made toward a teenager chosen to open his city’s Christmas market. The Christkind – ...

Christmas in Germany and Christmas markets go hand in hand. Shabnam is in Nuremberg exploring the traditional Christmas market and meeting its mascot, the Christkind. Ever since Shabnam moved to ...

For centuries, Saint Nicholas, noted for gift giving, was the religious figure associated with Christmas. He died Dec. 6 in the 4th century A.D., and Dec. 6 has been celebrated as Saint Nicholas Day ...

Did you wake up on December 6th and wonder why bars of chocolate smooshed between your toes as you tried to put on your boots to go to work? Does the image of the German Christkind confuse you and ...

A German mayor has hit back at the far right Alternative for Germany (AfD) party after “openly racist” comments were made toward a teenager chosen to open his city’s Christmas market. The Christkind – ...