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.
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“Leise rieselt der Schnee” is a German Christmas song from 1895, written by Eduard Ebel.
The Christmas song that wasn’t. “Schneeflöckchen, Weißröckchen” is a children’s winter song written by Hedwig Haberkern in 1869. But over time it became a song that we sing during the Christmas season.
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.
Es ist ein Ros entsprungen is a German Christmas carol dating back to the 16th century. The text hasn’t changed much in the last centuries, and the music has stayed the same since Praetorius wrote it in 1609.
Advent Wreaths are a German tradition that starts the Adventszeit, the time before Christmas. Find out here how to make an advent wreath.
