turning an old tradition into a cultural moment. The concept of the Advent calendar originated in Germany during the 19th century. Early Advent calendars were simple, often just a piece of chalk ...

Gengenbach, a small town in the heart of the Black Forest in southwestern Germany, knows how to do Advent. Whether it’s gin, beauty products or just good old-fashioned chocolate, the tradition ...

One of the highlights of Munich's Advent season is the Krampus Run: Around 300 Krampuses, Perchten and Klause will once again run from Sendlinger Straße to the Old Townhall. The figures may look ...