You put them on your tree every year, but have you ever wondered — why? Why do we hang glass balls on a tree? It’s really kind of strange if you think about it. Yet we do it all around the world, year ...

On the packaging of a lot of pickle ornaments you can find an explanation of how to carry out the 'time-honoured German tradition', emphasizing how it's an 'Old World custom'. Glass ornaments only ...

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 ...

During the declining years of the last century and the first decades of this one, families in Germany`s mountain villages labored to satisfy the growing European and American appetite for fanciful ...

This tradition, which allegedly has roots in Germany, has been adopted by a growing number of American households in the Midwest and elsewhere. Usually, the glossy green ornament in the shape and ...

*Refers to the latest 2 years of stltoday.com stories. Cancel anytime. Dust notwithstanding, each year we commence the ritual treasure hunt for cherished collectibles and holiday decorations stored in ...

Wellsboro is a borough in the northern tier of Pennsylvania, close to the Grand Canyon of Pennsylvania and popular hiking and biking trails. The small town also has a holiday history and comes alive ...

Christmas tree decorations are displayed at the German Historic Museum in Berlin, Germany, Friday, Nov. 30, 2018 during the exhibition 'Angel, Swastika, Dome of the Rock. Christmas Tree Decorations ...

Christmas pickles are a holiday tradition for many families — and one you might want to adopt, especially if you have kids.