Christmas in Germany: St. Stephen’s Day
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: New Year’s Eve
Christmas in Germany: Epiphany
Germans celebrate St. Stephen’s Day, December 26, in much the same way they celebrate Christmas, with family visits. In the evening many Germans enjoy dining out and attending the theater. Since St. Stephen is the patron saint of horses, many old St. Stephen’s Day customs involve these animals. In rural areas, farmers still ride their horses in processions to be blessed. Moreover, horse trainers and breeders often sponsor equestrian processions on this day.