Hermann Christmas Traditions

Feather Trees

When Germans immigrated to Hermann, they brought their tradition of feather trees, the first artificial Christmas tree, with them.

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