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Weihnachten (German: [ˈvaɪnaxtn̩] ⓘ) is the observance of what is commonly known in English as Christmas in the German-speaking countries such as Germany, Austria and Switzerland. It is also widespread in countries with a German-speaking minority, such as Transylvania in Romania, South Tyrol in Italy, Eupen in Belgium, and various ...
German Christmas films (2 C, 2 P) K. Krampus (1 C, 6 P) M. Christmas markets in Germany (10 P) Pages in category "Christmas in Germany" The following 54 pages are in ...
Christmas star Old Bavarian crib found in St Mang Basilica, Füssen, Bavaria Christmas tree in Berlin, Germany. In Germany, Christmas traditions vary by region. Until the Reformation, Saint Nicholas Day was celebrated on December 6, and Saint Nicholas was the main provider of Christmas presents. Nicholas still puts goodies in children's shoes ...
O Christmas tree O Tannenbaum! Who knew that so many of our most beloved Christmas traditions actually originated from Germany? Yep, the country is famous for being downright magical in the four ...
Christmas in Germany (3 C, 54 P) E. Easter traditions in Germany (10 P) F. German folklore (20 C, 74 P) Pages in category "German traditions"
Looking to start a new Christmas tradition? Try the star-shaped z imtstern , the buttery almond horns, or the sugar-coated pfeffernüsse for something warm and spiced.
China. Most of China has no religious affiliation, according to the U.S. State Department, and Christmas is not a public holiday, though it is still celebrated by some and has gained popularity ...
The Christmas tree is considered by some as Christianisation of pagan tradition and ritual surrounding the Winter Solstice, which included the use of evergreen boughs, and an adaptation of pagan tree worship; [26] according to eighth-century biographer Æddi Stephanus, Saint Boniface (634–709), who was a missionary in Germany, took an axe to ...