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German Holidays

By Luke Bomm. German Holidays. Weihnachten.

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German Holidays

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  1. By Luke Bomm German Holidays

  2. Weihnachten Weihnachten is German for Christmas. Just like in America, it is considered on of the most important holidays in Germany. They use the same traditions such as presents, Christmas trees, and family. The only difference between our Christmas tree traditions and theirs is that they set up their tree on the day before Weihnachten. And of course, they have Santa Clause. But in Germany he is called “Weihnachtsmann”, which literally means, The Christmas Man. They also have Saint Nicholas who is known as Sankt Nicholaus.

  3. Valentinstag Valentinstag is German for Valentines Day. This holiday originated in America then move to Germany. This holiday is relatively new in Germany. It started during World War 2. They use the same traditions by giving out Valentines just like us. However, it used to be aimed towards just adults and was not a holiday kids celebrated.

  4. Ostern Ostern means Easter in German. It is the same traditions in Germany as it in America because it originated in the Christian church. We use the same spring symbols as Germany such as bunnies, eggs, flowers and more. They also have the “Osterhase” which means the Easter bunny in English.

  5. Other Holidays • Mutterstag und Vaterstag • Mothers day and Fathers day • Oktoberfest • Neujahr • New Years

  6. Questions • Who is the “Weihnachtsmann” and what does it mean in English? • Where did Valentine’s Day originate from? • Why do you think Valentines Day in Germany is just like here in America?

  7. Works Cited "A Calendar of German Holidays and Customs - German-English." Learn German. Web. 27 Feb. 2011. <http://german.about.com/library/blfkalender.htm>. "German Christmas Traditions - Weihnachten in Deutschland - Christmas in Germany." World Languages & Cultures - Learn Languages - Know Cultures - Visit Vistawide. Web. 27 Feb. 2011. <http://www.vistawide.com/german/christmas/german_christmas_traditions.htm>. "German Easter Customs - Frohe Ostern! - Easter Bunny - Easter Eggs Ostereier." Learn German. Web. 03 Mar. 2011. <http://german.about.com/library/blbraeuche_ostern.htm>. "German Easter Customs - Frohe Ostern! - Easter Bunny - Easter Eggs Ostereier." Learn German. Web. 01 Mar. 2011. <http://german.about.com/library/blbraeuche_ostern.htm>.

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