Somewhere among the flashy ornaments and glowing lights is a shiny, green pickle hanging on some Christmas trees. Yes, a pickle. I always thought it was something quirky that would make a great ...

This is read by an automated voice. Please report any issues or inconsistencies here. It all started in the Middle Ages, when sometime in the 1400s German Catholics decided to turn their everyday food ...

Germany's growers have started to cut their Christmas trees in anticipation of a tradition that's around 500 years old.Germans have been celebrating Christmas with decorated trees for centuries. In ...