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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 ...
An Advent calendar, from the German word Adventskalender, is used to count the days of Advent in anticipation of Christmas. [1] Since the date of the First Sunday of Advent varies, falling between November 27 and December 3 inclusive, many reusable Advent calendars made of paper or wood begin on December 1.
Observance of Christmas in various locations around the world. The observance of Christmas around the world varies by country. The day of Christmas (December 25), and in some cases the day before and the day after, are recognized by many national governments and cultures worldwide, including in areas where Christianity is a minority religion which are usually found in Africa and Asia.
Iceland. The traditional 12 days of Christmas begin on Christmas Day and end on the Epiphany, but in Iceland there are 13 extra days of Christmas, and they lead up to Christmas Eve.
There are less than 20 days until Christmas, but St. Nicholas comes on Dec. 6. Here's what to know about the holiday.
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Most Christmas markets open in late November and last through December, closing between Christmas Day and New Year's Day, with a few staying open for New Year's. [19] The largest Christmas market and one of the most well known is the Vienna Christmas World on Rathausplatz, near the Rathaus, Vienna's historic city hall. The market draws 3 ...
The Christkindlesmarkt of Nuremberg (German: Nürnberger Christkindlmarkt; Bavarian: Niamberga Christkindlmarkt) is a Christmas market that is held annually in Nuremberg, Germany. [1] It takes place during Advent in the Hauptmarkt, the central square in Nuremberg’s old town, and in adjoining squares and streets. With about two million ...