Hermann Christmas Traditions Feather Trees When Germans immigrated to Hermann, they brought their tradition of feather trees, the first artificial Christmas tree, with them. Learn More Lebkuchen Lebkuchen is a German baked Christmas treat resembling gingerbread. It was created by medieval monks in Franconia, Germany, in the 13th century. For Mary Dierberg’s personal lebkuchen recipe, click the link below Make It