Christmas in LutherCountry
From Martin Luther's influence on Christmas traditions to atmospheric Christmas Markets A Christmas tree, special carols and presents on December 24th: these much-loved traditions are all linked to Martin Luther . Start with the tree. While walking through snowy woods under a bright starlit sky, the beauty of the scene so moved Luther that he wanted to recreate it at home. So, he cut down a fresh tree, brought it inside and decorated it with real candles. Or so the story goes. What is known is that The Great Reformer