Christmas Germany Experience You Never Forget

The Christmas holiday begins Dec. 24 and ends on 26. On the 24th (Christmas Eve), most Germans work half a day and stores are open until early afternoon. Gifts are usually opened on the evening of 24th. On Christmas day is a little different. Unlike the U.S., Germany holds two days of Christmas, 25 and 26.

Christmas time in Germany is around 28-40 degrees Fahrenheit. Snow is not very common during this time. You can get lucky and you will be visiting a city that is at a higher altitude. In Germany, you probably get an average snowfall of five years in the lower areas.

Christmas in Germany may be one of the more exclusive than ever. With the famous Christmas markets in the city that is almost all that is sure to have a moment of your life. Whether you're visiting Germany during the holiday season for business or pleasure, you will have plenty to talk when I get home. The Germans celebrate this holiday is not much different from the American way. The tradition of Christmas tree with presents under it of course, the mainstream tradition. You will find the lights around the place like you in the middle U.S. are traditional and are hung and filled with gifts for children. Santa Claus (Weihnachtsmann) is no different. The large bearded man dressed in red, riding in a matte raindeer drawn. Children are always excited to see what Santa left you under the tree. Let's talk about some of the things we experience during the Christmas holidays in Germany.

Christmas (Weihnachtsfest) - Arguably the number one attraction during the Christmas season in Germany. These excitation functions usually begins in late November and end on 22 or 23 December in large cities such as Frankfurt, Berlin and Munich. In smaller towns that are normally held on a weekend in December. Each village has its own festival so that it is not uncommon for festivals to be held on different weekends. Traditionally, the Mayor will open the Christmas party for the lighting of a huge tree.

Christmas Festivals are a place where you can go with your family to enjoy the Christmas season and enjoy the wonder of this season brings. Festivals are usually held in the city center in a public area, open. You just go to the area and enjoy. You can not want to drive to the festivals. Germany has very limited spaces for the normal months and is almost impossible to get a parking place anywhere near a Christmas market. There is an option if you want to go by car can park in a garage and pay two euros approximately one hour, but I will warn, Gluehwein tends to sneak up on you. There are several things to experience in these theaters. Below are just some of the more traditional.

Gluehwein (Glow wine) This is a very popular alcoholic beverage during the Christmas holidays in Germany. Gluehwein is a warm red wine served in small huts on these festivals. Gluewein usually only served during the Christmas season, but you can buy all year in a liquor store in Germany.

Gingerbread (Lebkuchen) the traditional gingerbread you can see is covered with chocolate. You will see various shapes and sizes, decorated or not, as you wonder through the party. The City of Nuremberg provides the most famous gingerbread that can be found throughout Germany during the holiday season.

Nutcracker soldiers and Drummers, famous these figures can be found through any festival he should visit. They range in size miniature to very large and there are several different styles to choose from.

Chestnut (Brown) Like the famous song, chestnuts are roasted on open fire and served to you piping hot. You will notice that many people eating at these goodies during the holidays too.

Christmas dinner, some of the tradional Christmas dishes are:

Christmas Goose (Weihnachtsgans) This traditional dish consists of a stuffed goose, potato balls, cabage red wine sauce flavor. There is no special technique in the setting of this dish, but the sauce made of wine, juices produced during cooking of the goose and sauce. You found this in many restaurants in Germany during the Christmas season of the German family and many do well.

Weihnachtsstollen, There is no English translation as we know, but the German bread has raisins, almond paste, candied orange peel and many other ingredients. The bread is topped with powdered sugar. You can find this bread in any supermarket in Germany during the Christmas season.

Apples Candy (Bratapfel) flavorfull These caramel apples are very popular during the Christmas season in Germany and the United States and many other countries. You could find these delicacies, mainly in the festivals of Christmas.

Christmas Crackers (Weihnachtsgebaeck) Christmas cookies are made in different variations and flavors throughout Germany. You are sure to find some private pleasure your taste. There is not one traditional Christmas cracker individual facts, but you can find Christmas cookies in Germany during Christmas.