As Christmas Eve approaches, Bastogne is rocked by a renewed German onslaught. Hill 500 falls into enemy hands, and Marvie becomes a battlefield of burning tanks, shattered homes, and frozen corpses.

Make a cookie tree. Take your Christmas cookie game up a notch with this 3D representation of a Christmas tree. It’s fun for the whole family to get involved in a Christmas Eve tradition of ...

Sandringham House. Indigo/Getty Images. Yet the German tradition of opening presents on Christmas Eve remains, even up to the present day. Around 4 p.m. on Dec. 24, tea and snacks are typically ...

Speaking about the Christmas Eve tradition, former royal chef Darren McGrady told the Mirror: “The royals are of German descent so they weave in German traditions to their celebrations. DON'T MISS ...

That's because Christmas Eve is a key date in the German winter calendar, with loved ones gathering for an evening meal and exchanging gifts. Make sure you stock up on all of your delicious ...

German Shepherd mix Athena, who had been missing for nine days, rang her family’s doorbell on Christmas Eve. youtube/First Coast News “It was about 2:30 a.m. where she was ringing on the ...

It means that shops do open their doors on Christmas Eve, but special hours apply to allow workers in Germany to gather with family and friends for an evening meal.

The decorating of a Christmas tree is a long held tradition around the world that began in Germany. In the 1600s, trees were decorated with apples in honor of "Adam and Eve Day" on Dec. 24.

Georgia’s largest German Christmas market is back. Atlanta Christkindl Market will be open through Christmas Eve, with not only a hefty number of vendors but also a second location.

On Christmas Eve, Santa Claus – sometimes referred to as St. Nick, Kris Kringle or Father Christmas – similarly fills stockings and gives presents to children based on their behavior.

Some families head to Christmas Eve services at their local churches afterward, while others may indulge in delicious food.” The royal family's German heritage dates back centuries.