Nutcracker dolls can trace their little wooden development back to the Ore Mountains of Germany in the late 17th century. Most often depicted as toy soldiers, they became gifts and symbols of good ...

MARIENBERG, Germany – In a workshop tucked into the rolling hills of eastern Germany’s Ore Mountains, rows of wooden soldiers stood at attention. Their red coats gleamed and their square-jawed mouths ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. The Christkindlmarket on Broadway returns for its third year in Green Bay. The German-style holiday street market opens Friday ...

There’s no denying the vast appeal of Europe’s traditional Christmas markets – the sparkling lights, festive shopping, local food favorites, joyful faces and the steaming mugs of Glühwein, of course.

MARIENBERG, Germany — In a workshop tucked into the rolling hills of eastern Germany’s Ore Mountains, rows of wooden soldiers stood at attention. Their red coats gleamed and their square-jawed mouths ...