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Germany Holidays



All Germans eagerly await the arrival of Germany holidays, that are celebrated with immense joy and felicity. Most of the Germany holidays are traditional and have certain historical backgrounds. There is a great deal of warmth, merry-making and pomp associated with all Germany holidays.

Some Germany Holidays

Among numerous Germany holidays some are important and worth mentioning, such as:
  • Christmas: Celebrated on 25th December, this day is a public holiday in Germany. Lots of preparations in the forms of delectable Christmas pudding, pies, cakes, ginger bread and many more delicacies are a must. The traditional Christmas tree is adorned with glittering decorations and the entire city is lighted up in bright colors.

  • Fasching: It is one of the traditional Germany holidays when people take part in masked balls and dance all night long.

  • New Year's Day: Celebrated on 1st January, it is very important for the Germans to welcome the new year with lots of hopes and happiness.

  • Good Day or the Friday just prior to Easter Sunday is holiday, observed with prayers and other festivities.

  • May Day on 1st May has been traditionally celebrated by workers who toil round the year.

  • The other prominent Germany holidays are Second day of Christmas, Epiphany, 3 Kings and more.
Germany holidays are not just public holidays but they display the various customs that have their true origins in the country. As an important part of the German culture, the various Germany holidays and festivals showcase the multidimensional features of the society.