Weihnachtszeit, the German word for Christmas season, is celebrated in Fredericksburg with the lighting of the Community Christmas Tree and German Christmas Pyramid at Marktplatz each evening.

The town will celebrate the season with a nightly lighting of the Christmas Tree through Jan. 6, 2026.

During the holiday season, Fredericksburg’s Nights of Lights begins each evening with holiday music starting at 5 p.m., and a 6 p.m. audio presentation featuring the story of the town’s German heritage ...