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Sunday, December 18, 2022

Eight Christmas traditions you didn't realize were German

 


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: