Holidays, Food, and Events
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Carnival in Germany: 2026 Dates, Cities, Traditions, and Rules for Fasching
Carnival in Germany: When It Takes Place, Where It’s Celebrated, and How to Participate
Christmas in Germany: Traditions, Advent and Christmas Markets
Christmas in Germany: Traditions, Advent, Markets and Holiday Breaks
Easter in Germany 2026: Dates, Holidays, Traditions, and School Breaks
Father's Day in Germany: When Vatertag Is Celebrated and Why It Is Also Männertag
German Beer and Beverages in Germany: Types, Rules, and What to Try
German Cuisine by Region: What to Try in Germany
German cuisine: what people eat in Germany and which dishes to try
German Festivals for Settling In: Where New Residents Should Go and How to Get to Know the Culture
German Unity Day on October 3: The History of German Reunification and How the Holiday Is Celebrated
Halloween in Germany: Traditions, Treats, the Weekend, and Rules for Families
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
Advent in Germany: traditions, calendar, wreath and Christmas markets What Advent is in Germany, when it begins in 2026, why Adventskalender and Adventskranz matter, what people eat at markets, and how to bake Plätzchen. Carnival in Germany: 2026 Dates, Cities, Traditions, and Rules for Fasching A practical guide to Karneval, Fasching, and Fastnacht in Germany: 2026 dates, major cities, greetings, costumes, safety, transportation, and rules for children. Carnival in Germany: When It Takes Place, Where It’s Celebrated, and How to Participate A Guide to German Carnival: Karneval, Fasching, and Fastnacht; major cities; dates for the 2026/2027 season; and traditions such as Weiberfastnacht, Rosenmontag, Kamelle, Alaaf, and Helau. Christmas in Germany: Traditions, Advent and Christmas Markets How Christmas is celebrated in Germany: Heiligabend, Advent, Nikolaustag, the Weihnachtsbaum, a traditional dinner and Christmas markets. Christmas in Germany: Traditions, Advent, Markets and Holiday Breaks How Weihnachten is celebrated in Germany: Christmas Eve, 25 and 26 December, Advent, markets, gifts, mulled wine, decorations and the Christmas table. Easter in Germany 2026: Dates, Holidays, Traditions, and School Breaks Easter in Germany 2026: Dates, Holidays, Traditions, and School Breaks Father's Day in Germany: When Vatertag Is Celebrated and Why It Is Also Männertag When Father's Day in Germany falls in 2026, why Vatertag coincides with Christi Himmelfahrt, and how Germans usually spend this holiday. German Beer and Beverages in Germany: Types, Rules, and What to Try An overview of beverages in Germany: popular types of beer, wine, schnapps, coffee, Schorle, and Spezi, as well as the basic rules regarding the sale of alcohol to minors. German Cuisine by Region: What to Try in Germany German Cuisine by Region: What to Try in Germany German cuisine: what people eat in Germany and which dishes to try An overview of German cuisine for tourists and newcomers: main dishes, regional differences, meat, potatoes, baked goods, fast food, vegetarian options, and ready-to-eat meals in stores. German Festivals for Settling In: Where New Residents Should Go and How to Get to Know the Culture A Guide to German Festivals for New Residents: Oktoberfest, Christmas markets, Carnival, St. Martin’s Day, wine festivals, and city festivals as a way to settle in and socialize. German Unity Day on October 3: The History of German Reunification and How the Holiday Is Celebrated What German Unity Day means in Germany, why it is celebrated on October 3, how the Federal Republic of Germany and the GDR came to reunify, and what remains of the former inner border. 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.
