For many people across the world, whether as ex-pats or those of German heritage, Christmas is not Christmas without these customs. Which of these Christmas traditions do you and your family follow?
1. Advent wreath - Adventskranz
2. Christmas markets - Weihnachtsmärkte
3. Christmas tree - Tannenbaum
4. Advent calendar - Adventskalendar
5. Santa Claus - Weihnachtsmann
6. Gift giving on December 24 versus December 6
7. Christmas bauble - Weihnachtskugel
8. Tinsel - Lametta
For a complete description of each, go to: