1. Skip to content
  2. Skip to main menu
  3. Skip to more DW sites
In focus
UkraineTrump's security strategyVenezuela
Latest audioLatest videos
Live TV
TravelGermany

What's the story behind the Christmas pickle?

05:01

This browser does not support the video element.

December 18, 2021

Americans think it's a German tradition to hang a pickle on the Christmas tree. But in actual fact, hardly anyone does that here. So what are the origins of the custom?

Skip next section More on Travel from Europe

More on Travel from Europe

The magic of Christmas in Paris

Christmas in Paris: We show you the most delightful decorations and delicacies of the French capital at yuletide.
TravelDecember 14, 202505:02 min

When night falls in Vienna

Vienna dazzles: imperial facades, coffee culture, St. Stephen’s, and a city that transforms when night falls.
TravelDecember 12, 202542:34 min

In France, birds of prey are improving flight safety

In western France, trained birds of prey help prevent accidents by chasing away other flocks of birds.
TravelDecember 11, 202504:59 min
Show more
Skip next section More on Travel from around the world

More on Travel from around the world

Lagos, Nigeria: 5 adventurous activities you should try

Lagos has more to offer than just Afro-beats. These five adventurous activities will turn your world upside down.
TravelDecember 6, 202504:28 min

Chile: Step back in time at this stylish Andes ski hotel

Hotel Portillo opened in the 1940s and has maintained its charming look and feel to this very day.
TravelOctober 29, 202504:51 min

Arctic ride: To Hudson Bay by train

The only way to reach Churchill by land is rail—1,700 km of tundra, forests, and prairie from Winnipeg to Hudson Bay.
TravelOctober 15, 202542:34 min
Show more
Skip next section DW's Top Story

DW's Top Story

Australia: 16 dead in shooting at Sydney's Bondi Beach

One suspect was among those killed after a shooting targeting a Jewish Hanukkah event at Sydney's most popular beach.
CrimeDecember 15, 2025

Bondi Beach shooting 'terrorism' say Australian police

CrimeDecember 14, 202502:02 min

Australia: Police detain 2 after gunshots at Bondi Beach

CrimeDecember 14, 2025

What is Hanukkah and how is it celebrated?

CultureDecember 12, 2025
Skip next section More stories from DW

More stories from DW

Africa

Rwanda-backed forces continue offensive in DRC

Rwanda-backed forces continue offensive in DRC

ConflictsDecember 13, 202502:42 min
More from Africa

Asia

Sumatra residents struggle as aid falls short after cyclone

Sumatra residents struggle as aid falls short after cyclone

CatastropheDecember 13, 202502:55 min
More from Asia

Germany

A euro a year to rent in Germany? Fuggerei makes it possible

A euro a year to rent in Germany? Fuggerei makes it possible

LifestyleDecember 13, 202505:04 min
More from Germany

Europe

How Denmark's Mette Frederiksen has put her stamp on Europe

How Denmark's Mette Frederiksen has put her stamp on Europe

PoliticsDecember 13, 202503:50 min
More from Europe

Middle East

Israeli family waits for remains of last hostage

Israeli family waits for remains of last hostage

ConflictsDecember 13, 202503:13 min
More from Middle East

North America

Videos of US immigration arrests swamp social media

Videos of US immigration arrests swamp social media

PoliticsDecember 13, 202505:02 min
More from North America

Latin America

EU ponders response to Venezuela-US conflict

EU ponders response to Venezuela-US conflict

PoliticsDecember 12, 202502:39 min
More from Latin America
Go to homepage