Learn About Christmas Traditions and Celebrations in Today's
Germany World Book’s Christmas in Today’s Germany is a richly
illustrated, 80-page volume about Christmas traditions in
Germany. The text and illustrations combine to show how people
celebrate a favorite German holiday, from its roots in pagan
rituals to its continued relevance in modern times. Germany- The
land where many Christmas customs began What is Christmas in
Germany? How does Germany celebrate Christmas? For Germany
families, Christmas traditions and customs are particularly
special, because many of them - including Christmas trees,
Advent wreaths and calendars, and gingerbread houses - began in
Germany centuries ago. Christmas in Today’s Germany begins with
a description of the many Christmas traditions that originated
in Germany, including decorating a Christmas tree, singing
Christmas carols, and making gingerbread houses and Advent
wreaths. It also describes the time when Germany was divided
into two countries—East Germany and West Germ