GERMAN TRADITIONS

Do you remember all those holiday traditions from your childhood? Decorating a Christmas tree. Baking gingerbread. Hiding Easter eggs. You might be surprised to learn how many of the traditions you know came from Germany. Especially in parts of North America, England, Australia, New Zealand and Western Europe the world seems very German certain times of the year.

Family's across the globe color eggs, hang Christmas ornaments, put candles close to the winter solstice, and wait for the bunny to hide eggs around spring equinox. But the coolest part of these popular traditions is that when you visit Germany, you'll really get a sense of "home for the holidays". Because you'll see and do things you've done for years.

So please click on the red bar above to choose your favorite holiday traditions and celebrate your German heritage all year long.