Christmas in Germany

By Jennifer Farnell

Special Christmas Food

At Christmas in Germany they make gingerbread houses, spiced cakes and cookies.

Christmas markets in Germany

Before Christmas there are special Christmas markets in Germany. People come from all around the world to come to the markets. Sometimes there are bands playing.

Christmas trees in Germany

Christmas trees in Germany are very important at Christmas . The Christmas tree came from Germany about 500 years ago . They decorated it with paper roses, apple and sugar.

Advent calendars in Germany

Advent is very important in Germany. This is an Advent krantz. One candle is lit at the beginning of each week of Advent. Advent starts at the First of December and ends at Christmas, the 25 of December. Advent calendars have 24 windows to open.

We watched a short program on You Tube – German for Kids – Episode 7: Christmas Special.