History of the Easter Tradition in Germany Germany is a country steeped in tradition, and one of its most beloved traditions is the celebration of Easter. Easter in Germany is a time for families to come together, enjoy the changing of the seasons, and participate in a variety of customs that have been passed down…… Continue reading Easter Tradition in Germany
Category: Traditionen in Germany
Carnival 2023 Fun and Excitement
Annual carnival celebration from GERMAN SCHOOL campus On Sunday, March 19, it was that time again: the German School campus in Newport Beach celebrated its annual carnival at the Banquet Hall in Old World in Huntington Beach! A pirate, a ladybug, the Evil Queen, and Hermione Granger, also known as Ursula Schoeneich, Alexandra Wuerfler, Sarah…… Continue reading Carnival 2023 Fun and Excitement
Fasching Event 2022
Carnival, Mardi Gras, and Fasching Before Easter, Carnival, Mardi Gras, and Fasching all have their traditions in ancient Spring festivals. Fasching originated in several German-speaking regions of Europe, such as Switzerland, Austria, Bavaria and the Rheinland, Aachen, Cologne, Düsseldorf, and Mainz over 1000 years ago.All three holidays originated as a festival to chase off evil…… Continue reading Fasching Event 2022
Deutscher Karneval – österreichischer Fasching 2021
Was ist Fasching? Schon die alten Ägypter haben Karneval gefeiert, in vorchristlicher Zeit wurde das Wiedererwachen der Natur mit öffentlichen Gelagen, Maskenbällen und farbenprächtigen Umzügen begangen. Die Ägypter feierten das bunte Fest zu Ehren der Göttin Isis, die Griechen für Dionysos, den Gott des Weines und die Kelten vertrieben die Geister der kalten Jahreszeit, indem…… Continue reading Deutscher Karneval – österreichischer Fasching 2021
Weihnachten
Hier wohnt der Weihnachtsmann Weihnachtshaus Himmelpfort GmbHKlosterstraße 2316798 HimmelpfortDeutschland Allgemein geht man davon aus, dass der Anlass die Geburt Christi war. Angefangen hat aber alles schon viel früher. Um 2000 v. Chr. beging man im Gebiet des heutigen Irak, 5 Tage lang ein Fest, bei dem man Geschenke austauschte und Prozessionen abhielt. So wurde das…… Continue reading Weihnachten
It’s a Tradition! Christmas Markets are around Germany
Dated back to 1434 the first Dresdner “Striezelmarkt,” as so called “Weihnachtsmarkt,” was opened as street market. These markets are open during the December months in German cities as well as Austria and Switzerland. Traditionally held in the town square, the market has food, drinks, and seasonal items from open-air stalls accompanied by traditional singing.…… Continue reading It’s a Tradition! Christmas Markets are around Germany