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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 ...
Christmas is an annual festival commemorating the birth of Jesus Christ, observed primarily on December 25 [a] as a religious and cultural celebration among billions of people around the world.
The Twelve Days of Christmas, also known as the Twelve Days of Christmastide, are the festive Christian season celebrating the Nativity.. Christmas Day is the First Day. The Twelve Days are 25 December to 5 January, counting first and last.
Number 1, composed in 1877 in several movements, is Warum ist das Licht gegeben dem Mühseligen? (Why has light been given to the weary of soul?), [ 1 ] based on Biblical texts and a chorale . Number 2, believed to have been composed in 1863/64, is O Heiland, reiß die Himmel auf , containing different settings of the stanzas of Friedrich von ...
Little Christmas (Irish: Nollaig na mBan, lit. 'Women's Christmas'), also known as Old Christmas, is one of the traditional names among Irish Christians and the Amish for 6 January, which is also known more widely as the Feast of the Epiphany, celebrated after the conclusion of the twelve days of Christmastide.
Christmas in Romania (Romanian: Crăciunul în România) is a major annual celebration, celebrated on 24/25 of December, as in most countries of the Christian world.The observance of Christmas was introduced once with the Christianization of Romania but public observance was discouraged during the Communist period (1948–1989).
Weihnachten (German: Christmas) is the seventh studio album by German singer Helene Fischer. It was released on 13 November 2015 by Polydor . The album was supported by the Royal Philharmonic Orchestra .
"Fussball ist immer noch wichtig" (Football is still important) is a song by Fettes Brot, Bela B. of Die Ärzte, Marcus Wiebusch of Kettcar and Carsten Friedrichs of Superpunk. It was written for the 2006 FIFA World Cup and is about reviving the belief in football. There is also an instrumental version of the song, only available as a digital ...