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- Christmas Day is December 25
- Christmas 2008 falls on a Thursday
- Christmas markets are a popular tradition in Germany
- Merry Christmas is "Frohe Weihnachten" in GermanUniversity of Massachusetts: Frohe Weihnachten
- Christmas is celebrated in Germany on December 24University of Massachusetts: Frohe Weihnachten
- In Germany, Santa Claus is known as PelznickelEmail Santa: Santa Claus Around the World
- German children count down to Christmas on their Advent calendarsKaboose: Christmas in Germany
- The Christmas tree in German is known as the TannenbaumKaboose: Christmas in Germany
- On December 6, children leave a boot beside the fireplace in hopes that St. Nicholas will visit and leave them tasty treats
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While many of the customs celebrated in Germany during the Christmas holiday are similar to those practiced in the United States, Germany has a few traditions all its own. Many traditions practiced today originated in Germany, like the Christmas tree and decorating with tinsel.Kaboose: Christmas in Germany
German Christmas Carols
Did you know that many recognizable Christmas carols were originally written in German? Here are a few examples:- "Oh Christmas Tree"—"O' Tennenbaum"
- "Silent Night"—"Stille Nacht"
- "Good Christian Men, Rejoice"
- "O Come, Little Children"
- "From Heaven High I Come to You"Connexions: Germanic Music: Christmas Carols
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Christmas in Germany Questions
Were manufacturers obliged to put Made in West Germany instead of Made in Germany on products exported... 1 AnswerThe Federal Republic of Germany, commonly referred to as West Germany, was formed in May 1949 until the Berlin Wall was broken down and Germany was reunificatio... read more
What do you do on Christmas? 16 AnswersThis year, I am doing something completely different than I have ever done. I will celebrate the holidays with my husband's family in Michigan. I am not quite s... read more
What is your favorite Christmas memory? 19 AnswersSitting in bed waiting for Santa with anticipation. I was 7 years old and still believed that Santa Claus was a real live person. My brother was fast asleep in ... read more
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@kurtismarsh Well at least in Germany, we don't have CHRISTmas, we have Weihnachten. ;P
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Didn't know Santa was German. Had my early Christmas package from Germany, a set of four in 18 inch diameter. Yeah baby, 18's!
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Christmas Traditions of Germany and England will present fun traditions we have adopted here in the U.S. such as the Christmas tree.
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SPECIAL ANNOUNCEMENT: I will hold a special Christmas Family Fun Event called "Christmas Traditions of Germany and England" online in Dec.
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the Global Crest Christmas Traditions in Germany and England (Family Fun Online Event), will have 15 spots for each class...
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