German christmas

These authentically German Christmas traditions are a great way to celebrate the season as well as your family’s German heritage.

What's Christmas like in Germany? I share all of the best German Weihnachten decorations (German Christmas smokers, wooden Christmas pyramids), traditions, decorating tips and decorations (Advent wreath, Advent calendar), ornaments, Christmas markets, baking recipes, cookies, authentic food, desserts, and more!

A Traditional German Advent Wreath / Advents Kranz is a beautiful way to symbolize the coming of Christmas. There a many different styles to choose from.

German Christmas markets have the kind of holiday spirit we’ve rarely experienced. These photos will make you want to book a ticket to Germany.

Nuremberg is famous for how strict it is in what it allows to be sold at the main Christmas market itself. Only traditional gifts and foods…

modern Christmas Home Tour with traditional German decor accents like incense smokers, advent wreath, straw stars, vintage Christmas stars, miner and angel

+ What? A street market associated with the celebration of Christmas during the four weeks of Advent. The history of Christmas Markets goes back to the Late Middle Ages in the German-speaking part …

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Idstein at Christmas time - Hesse, Germany (by Lutz Koch)

These stovetop candied almonds are PERFECT. The crunchy texture and the German spice makes them so festive.

This Authentic German Stollen (Christstollen) is a holiday favorite filled with rum-soaked fruits, almonds, and a touch of marzipan, all wrapped in a buttery, slightly sweet dough. It’s perfect for gifting or enjoying as a Christmas treat.

Explore German Christmas recipes with this roundup of traditional holiday favorites from Germany including Christmas dinner dishes, sides, bread, dessert, and of course Christmas cookies!

The magical Market of Angels and fairy lights

Munich Christmas market.

Here's a Christmas postcard sent during the first Christmas of the Great War (WW1)

Christmas tree, Advent Wreath, Advent Calendar, German Christmas Carols, Cookies, Midnight Mass, Christmas movies, ... While traditions and customs around Christmas can vary from region to region, these 10 German Christmas traditions you will find in almost every German city or household that celebrates Christmas.