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Celebrating the Season

This month InFocus looks at the many traditions that make the Holiday season in Germany special as well as those customs that have become part of celebrations around the world.

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O Tannenbaum

The origins of the Christmas Tree as a German tradition.

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The Nutcracker

German author Hoffman’s Nussknacker und Mäusekönig was first published in 1816, and not as a children’s story.

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Santa Claus

German-born artist Thomas Nast is the creator of the jolly, old Santa Claus image still prevalent today.

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Traditional Markets

Cities and towns across Germany come to life with outdoor markets in the weeks before Christmas.

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Holiday Dining

You’ll find the recipes for all the dishes in a Christmas meal that a German family might serve.

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Celebrating the Season


LinkCelebrating the Season

LinkO Tannenbaum

LinkThe Nutcracker

LinkSanta Claus

LinkTraditional Markets

LinkHoliday Recipes

LinkHoliday Dining

LinkAdvent Calendar


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