Holidays Around the World: Germany

This Christmas tradition originated in Germany.

• Christmas Trees in the home

• Stockings

• Holly

What are 2 things children in Germany decorate at Christmas time?

• gingerbread cookies

• snow

• gingerbread houses

What do children in Germany hide in their Christmas tree?

• angels

• candy

• a pickle

People in Germany recognize ___________, which is the 21 days leading up to Christmas Day. They light a candle each Sunday before Christmas.

• New Year's Eve

• Advent

• Santa Claus