German Cuisine varies greatly from region to region. The southern regions of Bavaria and Swabia share many dishes among them and with their neighbours to the south, Switzerland and Austria.

A Christmas tree, Yule tree or fir tree (German: Fir) is one of the most popular traditions associated with the celebration of Christmas. It is usually a evergreen tree, softwood is used in a home or in the open, and, with Christmas lights and colorful ornaments in the days around Christmas.

East and delicious recipe for the traditional German/Austrian dessert, apple strudel. I have been making this recipe for years and it never fails me. Serve it hot with some vanilla ice cream or some creme anglaise over the holidays!

How do foreigners celebrate Christmas in Germany? Like the rest of the country, or with their own traditions? What about mixed couples? Graham (married to a German) and Maria (married to an American) discuss how they celebrate and which elements of the different cultures they have adopted.

How do foreigners celebrate Christmas in Germany? Like the rest of the country, or with their own traditions? What about mixed couples? Graham (married to a German) and Maria (married to an American) discuss how they celebrate and which elements of the different cultures they have adopted.

Wood turner Uwe Uhlig holds a crafted small wooden tree in the traditional Erz Mountain village Lengefeld, about 70km (44 miles) south of the eastern German town Dresden December 15, 2007.