Traditions are the factor that allows people to self-define as a specific nation. In Germany, national traditions and customs are practically a cult, but in different lands they can radically differ. It should be noted that most of the German traditions are borrowed from neighboring European states. But the decoration of the New Year tree, the search for hidden Easter eggs - the original German traditions, borrowed by a number of other states.
Truly German Traditions
St. Martin's Day, which the Germans annually celebrate on November 11, is perhaps their most beloved holiday. Its origin is associated with a legend about a Roman legionnaire who helped people. On this day, children are walking along the streets with lanterns in their hands. They sing songs while their parents are busy preparing a festive dinner. The main dish on the table is a roast goose. Together with the Germans this holiday is celebrated by the Swiss and the Austrians. By the way, the popular All Saints' Festival, Halloween, also has German roots.
The culture and traditions of Germany are inextricably linked with the most adored and visited holiday in the country - the beer festival Oktoberfest. Every year several million tourists come to Munich in the first decade of October, who enjoy the taste of German beer, meat sausages, fried chicken for 16 days. By the way, during the time of the alcohol festival, guests absorb over five million liters of this foamy drink!
A few days earlier (October 3) the Germans celebrate the Day of Unity of Germany, but the most favorite holidays are Christmas and Easter. By the way, the New Year at the inhabitants of Germany is an occasion to stay at home and enjoy communication with family members. And in November the Germans begin preparations for a festive winter carnival. It is called the fifth time of the year. On the streets of Munich and Cologne you can see people in carnival masks and costumes. Women wear the costumes of witches, gypsies, women, women everywhere, songs and loud laughter are heard everywhere. This holiday is associated with the unusual tradition of Germany: for men who will be in the center of attention of cheerful women, can take away clothes! In shops in
In Germany, many interesting traditions and national holidays. Another interesting fact about Germany is related to the Day of Knowledge. If on the first of September you see children with big bags in their hands, then you have first-graders, and they have toys and sweets in their bags. Tradition is associated with the legend of a wise teacher who always gave gifts to his students by hanging them on the branches of a tree. Then the tree was cut down, and gifts to children were given by parents in memory of the teacher. But you can open kulechki only after the first school day is over!