Light in the dark
November 22, 2012Halloween and Karneval
There's reason to assume Germans are huge fans of the American celebration Halloween. During German Karneval, also called "Fasching", everyone dresses up in elaborate costumes and meets to celebrate together. The party's premise is to drive away evil spirits – and thoughts of bad weather.
Christmas and New Year's
Traditionally celebrated on December 24, Christmas is without a doubt the most important, and jovial, holiday there is in Germany. Advent season starts four weeks ahead of the big day. During this period, people visit Germany's numerous Christmas markets, bake cookies, decorate their homes and, last of all, put ornaments on their Christmas trees.
While people usually celebrate Christmas with family members, New Year's Eve is a big party with friends. Many bars, restaurants and hotels host special events. Of course, the absolute highlight of the night is the fireworks people light to welcome in the new year.