Published: 8-11-2010, 16:03

Christmas in Germany

Christmas in Germany: Advent

Christmas in Germany: Special Days Within Advent

Christmas in Germany: Christmas Decorations

Christmas in Germany: Christmas Baking

Christmas in Germany: Gift Bringers

Christmas in Germany: Christmas Eve and Day

Christmas in Germany: The Twelve Days of Christmas

Christmas in Germany: St. Stephen’s Day

Christmas in Germany: New Year’s Eve

Christmas in Germany: Epiphany

German Christmas celebrations braid together a rich heritage of folk, food, and religious customs. Many of these customs have spread to other parts of the globe. Indeed, the Christmas tree, which emerged in Germany several centuries ago, has become a nearly universal symbol of the holiday. German Christmas customs and traditions have probably exerted more influence on mainstream American Christmas celebrations than those of any other ethnic group.

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