Christmas Traditions in Germany

Weihnachten in Deutschland!
Special Dates
25
th
 is not the only special date around
Christmastime.
December 6
th
 is known as Saint Nicholas’ day when
children leave their stocking out on the doorstep for
him to fill with nuts and confectionary.
On 24
th
, gifts are handed out.
On 25
th
 and 26
th
, families get together for
celebrations.
Christmas starts with Advent, which starts four
Sundays before the 25
th
. People decorate an advent
wreath with four candles (typically red ones) and
light one for every Sunday of Advent.
January 6
th
 is when children and teenagers will
dress ad the three wise men and sing carols.
Christmas Traditions
A nativity scene – known as a “
Weihnachtskrippe” – is put up in
every home.
Many Germans place a wooden Christmas Pyramid in their living
rooms, which is actually a carousel with angels and a nativity scene.
The Christmas tree is put up only on the morning of Christmas Eve
traditionally and tends to be real.
Tradition tells the Germans that “Christkind” will place wrapped
gifts under the tree before celebrations when children will not be
allowed in the room.
After the presents have been opened, families will come together to
enjoy Christmas stories and sing carols.
People in Germany eat a meal along with some Christmas Stollen,
which is a type of Christmas cake made with raisins.
Some families decorate the tree together during the day and, after
the celebrations, attend midnight mass at their local church.
Other Facts
Carp or Goose are often served for the main Christmas meal.
A few thousand Christmas markets are held in cities and
towns throughout Germany: a tradition that has spread
across the rest of the world.
A lot of people drink Mulled Wine (known as Glühwein in
Germany) as a way of warming up during the cold winter
season.
Christmas Angels are very important and symbolic
decorations in the country and are placed on Christmas trees
and all around the house. They are typically made of wood
and are seen to be carrying instruments.
Lebkuchen – a gingerbread-like biscuit – is sold on the
Christmas markets and is very popular among Germans.
Most of the time, a message will be written on them in icing
and they contain honey, spices and nuts.
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Christmas in Germany is a festive time full of unique traditions. From Saint Nicholas Day on December 6th to celebrating with family on the 25th and 26th, Germans have a rich cultural heritage during the holiday season. Christmas trees, nativity scenes, special foods like Christmas Stollen, and festive markets all play a part in the German Christmas experience.

  • Germany
  • Christmas traditions
  • Holiday celebrations
  • German culture
  • Festive season

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  1. Weihnachten in Deutschland!

  2. Special Dates 25this not the only special date around Christmastime. December 6this known as Saint Nicholas day when children leave their stocking out on the doorstep for him to fill with nuts and confectionary. On 24th, gifts are handed out. On 25thand 26th, families get together for celebrations. Christmas starts with Advent, which starts four Sundays before the 25th. People decorate an advent wreath with four candles (typically red ones) and light one for every Sunday of Advent. January 6this when children and teenagers will dress ad the three wise men and sing carols.

  3. Christmas Traditions A nativity scene known as a Weihnachtskrippe is put up in every home. Many Germans place a wooden Christmas Pyramid in their living rooms, which is actually a carousel with angels and a nativity scene. The Christmas tree is put up only on the morning of Christmas Eve traditionally and tends to be real. Tradition tells the Germans that Christkind will place wrapped gifts under the tree before celebrations when children will not be allowed in the room. After the presents have been opened, families will come together to enjoy Christmas stories and sing carols. People in Germany eat a meal along with some Christmas Stollen, which is a type of Christmas cake made with raisins. Some families decorate the tree together during the day and, after the celebrations, attend midnight mass at their local church.

  4. Other Facts Carp or Goose are often served for the main Christmas meal. A few thousand Christmas markets are held in cities and towns throughout Germany: a tradition that has spread across the rest of the world. A lot of people drink Mulled Wine (known as Gl hwein in Germany) as a way of warming up during the cold winter season. Christmas Angels are very important and symbolic decorations in the country and are placed on Christmas trees and all around the house. They are typically made of wood and are seen to be carrying instruments. Lebkuchen a gingerbread-like biscuit is sold on the Christmas markets and is very popular among Germans. Most of the time, a message will be written on them in icing and they contain honey, spices and nuts.

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