While Oktoberfest is undoubtedly Germany's international claim to fame, the country also takes particular pride in Christmas. The most communal symbol of Christmas in Germany is the Christmas Market, or Weihnachtsmarkt, that is erected in the town square just...

If you ever have an eight-hour layover in Munich, there are far more thrilling activities than sitting in the Lufthansa lounge sucking down German beer and eating shriveled bratwursts....