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The History of Christmas Villages Makes the Iconic Tradition Even Sweeter
After World War II, sales of the classic Putz houses dwindled because Americans didn't want to support German- or Japanese-made goods. As a result, the practice of setting up a Christmas village ...
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Ghosts of Christmas past: Market attack dampens spirit in Germany after eight years of similar incident
A car rammed into a busy Christmas market in Magdeburg, Germany, on Friday, killing at least two people (an adult and a toddler) and injuring 60 others. The attack happened around 7 pm (local time ...
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These 6 U.S. Christmas markets feel like a fairy tale
Notable Indianans of German descent include the writer Kurt Vonnegut. Shoppers browse a few of the shops at Christmas Village, which celebrates Baltimore, Maryland’s German heritage. During the ...