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Weihnachten

The 25th and 26th of December are celebrated in Germany as 1. Weihnachtsfeiertag and 2. Weihnachtsfeiertag. These days are public holidays, a tradition that dates back to Martin Luther.

Unlike many English-speaking countries, presents are not exchanged on these days, as this happens on Heiligabend.

Instead, many families come together on these days and eat together. For example, couples with children will spend the 25th with one set of grandparents, and the 26th with their others.

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2 Responses to “Weihnachten”

  1. AllThingsBritish.net » Blog Archive » Nicht nur der Baum wird geschmückt Says:
    December 11th, 2008 at 10:01 pm

    [...] ich das erste Mal zu Weihnachten in England war, stand mir der Mund offen wie viele Sachen in den Gärten standen und was alles an [...]

  2. AllThingsBritish.net » Blog Archive » Weihnachtsservice im Supermarkt Says:
    December 15th, 2008 at 11:34 pm

    [...] hat. Besonders für ältere Menschen ist dies eine Erleichterung.  Schade, dass es das nur zu Weihnachten [...]

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