Christmas in Germany
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.