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Holidays, Food, and Events
Holidays, Food, and Events guides and articles about life in Germany.
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Halloween in Germany: Traditions, Public Holidays and Where to Go
How Valentine's Day Is Celebrated in Germany
March 8 in Germany: Where It Is a Public Holiday and How International Women's Day Began
Martinstag in Germany: Lanterns, Saint Martin, and November 11 Traditions
May Day in Germany: Public Holiday, Traditions and Demonstrations
Muttertag in Germany: when Mother's Day is celebrated and what traditions there are
Oktoberfest in Germany: Dates, Location, Traditions, and Costs
Oktoberfest in Munich: Dates 2026, Beer, Tents, Transport and Rules
Oktoberfest in Munich: History, Traditions, and Tips for Visitors
Pfingsten in Germany: Dates, Public Holidays, and Pentecost Traditions in 2026
Public Holidays and Traditions in Germany: Calendar, Regions and What People Celebrate
Halloween in Germany: Traditions, Treats, the Weekend, and Rules for Families How Halloween is celebrated in Germany: Süßes oder Saures, pumpkins, parties, Allerheiligen, Reformation Day, and practical tips for parents and newcomers. Halloween in Germany: Traditions, Public Holidays and Where to Go How Halloween is celebrated in Germany: how it differs from the US, what children say, which public holidays fall on 31 October, and where to find events. How Valentine's Day Is Celebrated in Germany How Valentine's Day Is Celebrated in Germany March 8 in Germany: Where It Is a Public Holiday and How International Women's Day Began The history of International Women's Day, the role of Clara Zetkin, traditions in East and West Germany, and the German states where March 8 is an official public holiday. Martinstag in Germany: Lanterns, Saint Martin, and November 11 Traditions What Martinstag is in Germany, when lantern parades take place, who Saint Martin was, and which treats are associated with this autumn holiday. May Day in Germany: Public Holiday, Traditions and Demonstrations What 1 May means in Germany, why it is an official public holiday, how Tag der Arbeit is celebrated, and how May traditions differ between villages and large cities. Muttertag in Germany: when Mother's Day is celebrated and what traditions there are Overview of Mother's Day in Germany: the date of Muttertag in 2026, the history of the holiday, its connection to March 8, gifts, flowers, and family traditions. Oktoberfest in Germany: Dates, Location, Traditions, and Costs A practical guide to Oktoberfest in Munich: when the festival takes place, what to do at Theresienwiese, how to get into the tents, how much beer costs, and how to prepare for your trip. Oktoberfest in Munich: Dates 2026, Beer, Tents, Transport and Rules A guide to Munich Oktoberfest 2026: when the festival takes place, what to see, how much a Maß of beer costs, how to reserve tables, how to get to Theresienwiese, and which entry rules to keep in mind. Oktoberfest in Munich: History, Traditions, and Tips for Visitors Oktoberfest in Munich: History, Traditions, and Tips for Visitors Pfingsten in Germany: Dates, Public Holidays, and Pentecost Traditions in 2026 Pfingsten in Germany: Dates, Public Holidays, and Pentecost Traditions in 2026 Public Holidays and Traditions in Germany: Calendar, Regions and What People Celebrate An overview of German public holidays and traditions: Christmas, New Year, Three Kings’ Day, Carnival, Easter, Walpurgis Night, Labour Day and Oktoberfest, including regional differences and dates for 2026.
