Customs and Festivals in German

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Neujahr

Celebrates the start of the new year with parties and fireworks.

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Tag der Arbeit

Honors workers and labor rights with demonstrations and parades.

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Tag der Deutschen Einheit

Commemorates the reunification of East and West Germany.

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Weihnachten

Celebrates the birth of Jesus Christ with festive meals and gift-giving.

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Ostermontag

Extends Easter celebrations with family gatherings and outdoor activities.

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Himmelfahrt

Commemorates Jesus Christ’s ascension into heaven.

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Reformationstag

Marks the anniversary of Martin Luther’s Ninety-Five Theses in 1517.

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Allerheiligen

Honors all saints and martyrs of the Christian church.

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Fronleichnam

Celebrates the Eucharist and is observed mainly in Catholic regions.

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Erntedankfest

A celebration of the harvest and thanksgiving.

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Sylvester

Marks the end of the year with parties and fireworks.

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Mariä Himmelfahrt

Commemorates the assumption of Mary into heaven.

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Karfreitag

Observes the crucifixion of Jesus Christ.

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Ostern

Celebrates the resurrection of Jesus Christ.

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Pfingsten

Celebrates the descent of the Holy Spirit.

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Christi Himmelfahrt

Celebrates Christ’s ascension into heaven.

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Heiligabend

The night before Christmas

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Mariä Geburt

Celebrates the birth of the Virgin Mary.

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Sankt Martin

Commemorates St. Martin of Tours with lantern processions and charitable acts.

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Oktoberfest

A world-famous beer festival held in Munich with Bavarian food and music.

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Karneval

A pre-Lenten festival with parades

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Weihnachtsmarkt

Festive markets featuring crafts

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Biergartenfest

Celebrations in beer gardens with music

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Schützenfest

Celebrates local marksmanship with parades and competitions.

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Lichterfest

A celebration of light installations and performances in various cities.

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Wurstmarkt

A festival in Bad Dürkheim focusing on sausages and wine.

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Hamburger Dom

A large fair in Hamburg with rides

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Kölner Lichter

A spectacular fireworks display over the Rhine River in Cologne.

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Düsseldorfer Karneval

A major carnival celebration with parades

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Potsdamer Schlössernacht

An open-air festival featuring classical music and illuminated palace grounds.

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Bremer Freimarkt

One of the oldest fairs in Germany with rides

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