The beauty of Christmas time Winter time in Germany abounds in beautiful pre-Christmas, Christmas, and post-Christmas traditions. It is in December and January that so many Saints are celebrated -- more than during the rest of the year taken together! Pre-Christmas time begins with St. Martin's Day on November 11, then goes on to St. … [Read more...]

Fasching is the Roman Catholic Shrovetide carnival as celebrated in German-speaking countries. There are many regional differences concerning the name, duration, and activities of the carnival. It is known as Fasching in Bavaria and Austria, Fosnat in Franconia, Fasnet in Swabia, Fastnacht in Mainz and its environs, and Karneval in Cologne and the … [Read more...]

German culture is rich in traditions all the year round. Each season features main events in German daily life, cultural background and holidays which keep traditions of Germans for centuries. Autumn is featured by numerous holidays, mostly devoted to harvesting and German music heritage. Harvesting is the most significant event in autumn in … [Read more...]

How Did Halloween Come to Germany? In the mid-1990s, few in Germany had ever heard of Halloween, and even fewer celebrated it. Now, it's a €150 million a year industry. The holiday's success can be traced to a single marketing genius. Most in Germany have never heard of Dieter Tschorn. And even fewer will be particularly concerned by the fact … [Read more...]

Halloween's Origins and Traditions of Celebration in Germany Halloween is when all demons and witches are out for the night hunting, and when there are pumpkins glaring out of the windows, and when it's better to give a treat instead of being tricked... Halloween is celebrated each year on October 31. It had its beginnings in an ancient, … [Read more...]

Easter in Germany is more than a religious holiday - it is a vibrant mix of ancient traditions, springtime celebrations, and festive gatherings. While other countries focus mainly on the Easter Bunny and chocolate eggs, Germans embrace a rich heritage of Easter customs that have been passed down for generations. From beautifully decorated Easter … [Read more...]

Halloween is when all demons and witches are out for the night hunting, and when there are pumpkins glaring out of the windows, and when it's better to give a treat instead of being tricked... Halloween is celebrated each year on October 31. It had its beginnings in an ancient, pre-Christian Celtic festival of the dead. The Celtic peoples, who … [Read more...]

Until the late 20th century, Halloween was virtually unknown in Germany. Ask an older German about October 31st, and they would likely mention Reformationstag or preparations for Allerheiligen (All Saints’ Day), not costumes, pumpkins, or trick-or-treating. Yet today, Halloween in Germany is impossible to ignore. Children ring doorbells calling … [Read more...]