In carnival strongholds such as Cologne, revelers gather to mark the start of the season on November 11 at 11:11 amRolf Vennenbernd/dpa/picture alliance It can seem ...

It's not a complete coincidence that two typically German celebrations, St. Martin's Day and the start of carnival season, are both on the same day. Their origins are ...

Families are invited to take part in a St. Martin’s Day celebration hosted by Kaiserslautern’s Forestry Department on Tuesday evening. The event begins at 4:30 p.m. at Rousseaustrasse 14, where ...

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But as with many such markets, the Christmas tree is the main event. Tallinn’s tree has been displayed here since 1441.

Revellers dressed in striped t-shirts and red Basque hats celebrate the start of the Carnival season in front of the cathedral of Cologne, western Germany, on November 11, 2025. (Photo by INA ...

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If there’s one thing Manchester knows how to do, it’s throw a party – and Christmas is no exception. This year, the city is ...