Christmas Eve German Traditions 2022
On the eve of st. Nicholas day is celebrated on december 6th and kicks off the christmas season in germany. Many families prepare an advent wreath with four candles and seasonal greenery. Christmas eve celebration starts on december 24th and christmas day begins on december 25th.
The traditional foods for a german christmas eve feast are: For many, a certain day in early december marks the start of the christmas season and the many decorations and festivities. Christmas itself is its own season, with german traditions incorporating advent (the four weeks before christmas day) as well as “the twelve days of christmas” between. Germany has many unique christmas traditions they celebrate.