Christmas

Latest news, information and cultural background about Christmas and yuletide traditions.

How do Germans celebrate Christmas?

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How do Germans celebrate Christmas?

German word of the day: der Weihnachtsbaumschmuck

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German word of the day: der Weihnachtsbaumschmuck

You have to know this great German word that will come in handy this month - and may (or may not) involve a Christmas pickle.

EXPLAINED: The rules and official advice for Christmas and New Year in Germany

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EXPLAINED: The rules and official advice for Christmas and New Year in Germany

German word of the day: Schmalzkuchen

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German word of the day: Schmalzkuchen

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Five Christmas songs to improve your German language skills

Five Christmas songs to improve your German language skills

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Should I travel within Germany or abroad this festive season?

Should I travel within Germany or abroad this festive season?

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Germany’s Christmas markets in limbo as Covid resurges

Germany’s Christmas markets in limbo as Covid resurges

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Top ten gifts for a British Christmas abroad

Top ten gifts for a British Christmas abroad

Hold Christmas parties in Germany online to stave off Omicron, says RKI

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Hold Christmas parties in Germany online to stave off Omicron, says RKI

Deutsche Bahn to increase number of trains in Germany over holidays

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Deutsche Bahn to increase number of trains in Germany over holidays

Switzerland: What Germany’s new Covid rules mean for cross-border shoppers

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Switzerland: What Germany’s new Covid rules mean for cross-border shoppers

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Munich cancels Christmas market over ‘dramatic’ Covid situation

Munich cancels Christmas market over ‘dramatic’ Covid situation