German Traditions
Gingerbread Houses
Although a fun holiday tradition, gingerbread houses were introduced in the famous German fairy tale, Hansel and Gretel. German bakers were also the first bakers to get together to work together. Today German bakers ship over 3 million pieces of gingerbread A DAY during the weeks before Christmas.
Although a fun holiday tradition, gingerbread houses were introduced in the famous German fairy tale, Hansel and Gretel. German bakers were also the first bakers to get together to work together. Today German bakers ship over 3 million pieces of gingerbread A DAY during the weeks before Christmas.
Christmas Markets
Christmas markets are special markets that began in 1393. Today there are thousands all over Germany. At these special markets they sell different hand made toys, Christmas decorations, incense burners and manger scenes.
Christmas markets are special markets that began in 1393. Today there are thousands all over Germany. At these special markets they sell different hand made toys, Christmas decorations, incense burners and manger scenes.
Advent Calendar
Now a calendar that many people throughout the world use, Advent is the time leading up to Christmas. Germany was the first country to print a calendar to keep track of this time in 1908. Small treats and candy are hidden behind doors that keep track of how many days there is until Christmas.
Now a calendar that many people throughout the world use, Advent is the time leading up to Christmas. Germany was the first country to print a calendar to keep track of this time in 1908. Small treats and candy are hidden behind doors that keep track of how many days there is until Christmas.
Christmas Songs
Everyone knows the holiday Christmas songs, but many of them were created in Germany. Christmas songs like "Away in the Manger", "Hark the Herald Angels Sing", "O Christmas Tree", and "Silent Night" all have their origins in Germany. "Silent Night" is famous because it was made up when a church organ broke down and was written by the people who were at church that night!
Everyone knows the holiday Christmas songs, but many of them were created in Germany. Christmas songs like "Away in the Manger", "Hark the Herald Angels Sing", "O Christmas Tree", and "Silent Night" all have their origins in Germany. "Silent Night" is famous because it was made up when a church organ broke down and was written by the people who were at church that night!