German Christmas Traditions

by Marion Kummerow

Overview

Updated and Revised Edition 2021

Christmas is a very special holiday not only in Germany but all over the world. It's such a special time of year and the magic atmosphere of December and the holiday season gets to everyone. 

This book will take you on a journey through many German Christmas traditions filled with happy childhood memories.

Learn about longstanding traditions and customs like decorating your home, baking cookies (Weihnachtsplätzchen) and visiting the Christmas markets from someone who was born and raised in Germany. 

How do German children celebrate St. Nicholas Day? Who brings the Christmas gifts and when? What are the favorite Christmas ornaments and decorations in Germany? What dishes are eaten? These and many more questions will be answered in a very personal way.

The author even included three of her favorite Christmas cookie recipes for you to bake. 

For the version 2014 I added two more recipes for Christmas drinks and easy instructions how to make your own Christmas decorations.

Product Details

BN ID:	2940153356280
Publisher:	Inside-munich.com
Publication date:	08/04/2016
Sold by:	Draft2Digital
Format:	eBook
Sales rank:	520,764
File size:	2 MB

About the Author

Marion Kummerow was born and raised in Germany, before she set out to "discover the world" and lived in various countries. In 1999 she returned to Germany and settled down in Munich where she's now living with her family.

In 2004 she and her husband started the website www.inside-munich.com, in order to show the beauties of Munich to foreign visitors. Her guide books about Munich and Germany come from the heart and give insights into the local life.

Table of Contents

Advent
St. Nicholas Day - Nikolaustag

German Christmas Markets

Christmas Eve

Christ Child - Christkind

Christmas Tree - Weihnachtsbaum

Christmas Ornaments and Decorations

Christmas Dishes

German Christmas Cookies

Christmas Carols

Nativity Scene/Manger

Epiphany - Heilige Drei Könige

Other Traditions

New Years Eve - Silvester