Christmas
Here you’ll find articles about German Christmas traditions. For German Christmas Songs, click here.
- German Christmas Decorations: Fröbelstern (Nordic Star)
The Fröbelstern is a star folded from paper and one of many German Christmas decorations. In English, it’s called Nordic Star, German Star, or Froebel Star. - How to Celebrate Christmas in Germany – 10 German Christmas Traditions
Take a look at how Germans celebrate Christmas with these German Christmas traditions; from Advent Wreaths to Christmas trees, from St. Nicholas Day to opening presents on Christmas Eve. - Poinsettia or Weihnachtsstern – The Ultimate Christmas Flower
The Christmas season calls for Poinsettias or as Germans call them Weihnachtsstern. Imported from Mexico by Joel Roberts Poinsett it became popular through clever marketing by the German immigrant Ecke family. - Adventskalender 2021 – Advent Calendar 2021
Didn’t get an advent calendar yet? I have a solution for you: enjoy this virtual Adventskalender about German Christmas. - All About German Advent Wreaths
During Advent, Germans mark the four Sundays before Christmas by lighting candles on an Advent Wreath. Find out about the custom and its older alternative, the Paradeisl or Klausenbaum. - How to Make an Advent Wreath in America
Advent Wreaths are a German tradition that starts the Adventszeit, the time before Christmas. Find out here how to make an advent wreath. - Advent Calendar – Countdown to Christmas
It’s almost December 1st. Did you get your advent calendar yet? Are you buying or making one for your kid, your friend, your spouse? Here are some ideas and facts about advent calendars.
