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How do Germans typically celebrate Christmas?

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Clare Trelawny-Gower
December 18, 2023

A Christmas tree, a vist from the family and potato salad with sausages: these are some typical ingredients for a German Christmas. What else can you expect at German holiday celebrations?

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