german christmas. the people in germany celebrate when jesus was born. the people gather and have...

German ChristmasGerman Christmas

The people in Germany celebrateThe people in Germany celebrate whenwhen Jesus was born. The people gather and have Jesus was born. The people gather and have

parties through out the day.parties through out the day. The parents decorate secretly and when the The parents decorate secretly and when the

six o’clock bell rings they see the great six o’clock bell rings they see the great decorations. decorations.

On Christmas Eve St. Nicholas rides on a On Christmas Eve St. Nicholas rides on a white pony and brings gifts and candy. He white pony and brings gifts and candy. He

puts the candy in the kids’ shoes .puts the candy in the kids’ shoes .

The German’s celebrate on December 24 and The German’s celebrate on December 24 and December 25.December 25.

They eat carp ( fish ) and ginger bread cookies. They eat carp ( fish ) and ginger bread cookies. They also eat goose, duck, and turkey. They also eat goose, duck, and turkey.

SymbolsSymbolsThe symbols are red ribbons for happiness and a The symbols are red ribbons for happiness and a

candle to represent the North Star.candle to represent the North Star.

The Christmas tree originated in Germany.The Christmas tree originated in Germany.

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