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  1. German Holidays Customs and Celebrations - ThoughtCo

    • Germans mark the New Year with celebrations and fireworks and feasts. Feuerzangenbowle is a popular traditional GermanNew Year's drink. Its main ingredients are red wine, rum, oranges, lemons, … See more

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    The American tradition of Groundhog Day has its roots in the German religious holiday Mariä Lichtmess, also known as Candlemas. Beginning in the 1840s, German im… See more

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    The date varies, but the German version of Mardi Gras, the last opportunity to celebrate before the Lenten season, goes by many names: Fastnacht, Fasching, Fasnacht, … See more

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  1. Germany has many traditional festivals and celebrations throughout the year12. Some of the most popular celebrations include:
    • New Year's Day (Neujahr) on January 1st
    • Carnival (Karneval/Fasching) in February
    • Easter (Ostern) in April
    • May Day (Maifeiertag) on May 1st
    • Father's Day (Vatertag) in June
    • Oktoberfest in October
    • Erntedankfest (Thanksgiving) in October or November
    • Christmas (Weihnachten) in December12.
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    German Holidays and Celebrations

    • Januar (January) Neujahr (New Year's Day) Germans mark the New Year with celebrations and fireworks and feasts. Feuerzangenbowle is a popular traditional German New Year's drink. ...
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    Traditional Celebrations and Festivals

    • Traditional Celebrations and Festivals We have a lot of traditional festivals and celebrations every year in Germany. ...
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    Oktoberfest (which begins in September!) may be the most famous, but there are many other traditional celebrations in German-speaking Europe, ranging from the bizarre “Dinner for One” New Year’s custom to Karneval (Mardi Gras) and …

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  6. Upcoming Holidays and Festivals in Germany - Rick …

    Sep 13, 2013 · This list includes major festivals in major cities, plus national holidays observed throughout Germany. Many sights and banks close down on national holidays — keep it in mind when planning your itinerary.

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    There are many festivals and customs in Germany. Each region has its own customs and festivals, with their historical backgrounds and stories.

  8. German Festivals and Holidays - Germanfoods.org

    Nobody celebrates like the Germans! Germany has a festival for nearly every occasion and every time of year. Here’s a brief glimpse of Germany’s better-known festivals, and the food and traditions that accompany them.

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    Explore Germany's vibrant holidays and celebrations, from traditional religious festivals to unique regional events, enriching cultural experiences.

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  10. Exploring Germany: 6 German Traditions and the …

    Christmas is one of the most celebrated holidays in Germany, with a long history and many traditions that vary from region to region. The Christmas season in Germany starts with Advent, which is the four-week period leading up to …

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