For the Germans, as well as for the entire Catholic world, the most important holiday of the year is Christmas.This celebration begin to prepare for a few months, complying with all the ancient traditions of this nation is compulsory for each person.Because now we have a detailed look at when celebrating Christmas in Germany, a number than a holiday characterized by what are its features and much more.
What is Christmas for the Germans?
Perhaps only one holiday in the year, residents of the country is carried out in a warm family circle.Children who have long been living their lives, come to their parents, bringing with him grandchildren.Distant relatives are closer to each other, and an old friend again begin to make friends.When celebrating Christmas in Germany, decided to forgive each other all the insults, all the debts and quarrels.Close people gather in a close circle, dine together, give each other gifts, and just talk.All this for the Germans - old tradition, they honor and support from year to year.They have the greatest value for the nation.
Define some exact date
Since the end of November, all the streets of Germany opened a real parade of Santa Clauses.Some of them perform difficult stunts (climb on the walls, and ride on the ropes), and other surprise the audience with their inventions, others just sleeping at the entrance to shops and cafes.All this action comes to a climax when in Germany celebrate Christmas.And it happens not on 25 December in most Catholic countries, and the 24th.For the Germans, the most important day of the year it is Christmas Eve, that evening, to which they are preparing for several months.It is accompanied by the famous Holy Supper, gathering friends and relatives, the forgiveness of offenses and other rituals that country.
Advent calendar and its secrets
Preparation for Christmas here is not only cleaning the house, cooking and so on.To understand the mystery of this celebration, you must purchase a special Advent calendar (wreath), which is used by the Germans, from 1 to 24 December.When in Germany celebrate Christmas, every house is from the 1st of the month hang this wreath made of cones, pine branches, bunches of rowan and tapes.Every Sunday (that is, each Advent) cling to the wreath and candle lit it.Just in time for Christmas it is 4 candles, which means the coming of the Holy Supper.As a rule, like to light a candle just kids.They love the tradition and always choose and wreath, and all of its components.We note also that the candle then produced a wide variety.They may have the conventional shape and be in the form of small animals, geometric shapes, angels and so on.
traditions of their ancestors and history
On December 1, directly to the moment when Germany celebrate Christmas (December 24), the majority of the glass showcases of shops exhibiting the history of the appearance of Our Saviour in dolls.This kind of imitation of folk theater "den" which was popular throughout Europe and even in Russia in 17-20 centuries.Dolls and other toys and props handmade show us scenes.They tell of the birth of Jesus, about how the Virgin Mary watch over him, how to destroy Herod ordered all children in Bethlehem, and other facts from the Bible.It is noteworthy that these dolls are not sold.They exhibit a year in order to enable children to learn more about the life of the Savior, and adults - to once again plunge into a fairy tale, and forget about their everyday problems.However, in the shops sold everything necessary to make such toys with their own hands.That's what kids in Germany and engaged on Christmas Eve.
Gifts that Germans love
As in all countries of the world, when in Germany celebrate Christmas, decided to give each other gifts.To each nation has its own traditions, but these people are gradually disappearing, unfortunately.We came to the conclusion that's why.About 70 percent of state prefer to receive cash or gift vouchers for Christmas.The second most important gift is the book.In third place is smart equipment (phones, tablets, and so on. D.).Children love to receive gifts, sweets.The women decided to give cosmetics, jewelry, souvenirs, or simply products.A small percentage of people love to receive gift vouchers to various tropical parts of the world.But the most unloved Prezent Germans are socks.
decoration of the house on Christmas Eve
As in our country, both in Africa and in Indonesia on Christmas Eve (or New Year), the Germans thoroughly sorted out all their belongings.Rubbish they throw away, thereby purifying your home from bad energy.By the Holy Supper every home perfect order reigns, and while preparing the most delicious dishes.The majority of the German population dresses up Christmas tree.It is noteworthy here is that mostly Germans set the northern conifers are not in the houses, and the south, that is Tui or fir.Traditional Jewellery - tinsel, balls, figurines of angels and stars.
Festive table in the old days and today
unchanged, perhaps, there are only culinary traditions that stretch from time immemorial.They are presented in the form required on all tables of dishes that are exposed when celebrating Christmas in Germany.2015, which will experience, will be no different from, say, 1886. As before, Christmas Eve is celebrated on December 24, and all the tables are topped with a duck or goose.This traditional German bird that is baked to this celebration.To her the Germans were preparing potato salad with sausages, rolls with almonds, often served to the table as a dessert fondue.The main drink is red wine and beer (not champagne).
Conclusion
When Germany celebrate Christmas in Russia, we are just beginning to prepare for the New Year.But if you want to make your vacation more vivid and bright, go to advance in this country to see for themselves all the mysteries of German traditions.You can look at the unique Santa Clauses, see a real crib, a German duck taste and enjoy the local Christmas beer.
