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It was in 1605 in Strasbourg in Alsace, then in Germany, that a chronicler wrote (in old German): “Auff Weihenachten richtett man Dahnnenbäum zu Strasburg in den Stuben auff…” (“At Christmas they set up Christmas trees in Strasbourg in their rooms…”).
From enchanting winter landscapes to heartfelt expressions of love and joy, German poets have crafted verses that have become timeless classics. 1. "Knecht Ruprecht" by Theodor Storm. "Knecht Ruprecht" is a beloved German poem that has been recited for generations during the Christmas season.
Dec 7, 2015 · Weihnachten (Christmas) is one of the most famous German Christmas poems. It was written by Joseph Freiherr von Eichendorff (1788 – 1857). The poem starts with the mention of a market. The Christmas Market – Weihnachtsmarkt – is a big part of the Christmas season in Germany. It usually opens with the start of Advent.
Dec 12, 2014 · Prince Albert ordered a Tannenbaum to be delivered to Windsor Castle at Christmas time, and to be dekoriert as they do in Germany. This was not the first time a Christmas tree had been seen in England, but because the Queen had one, it became a widespread tradition which stuck.
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The undisputed king of Christmas decor, the Christmas tree, makes an appearance in hallways and living rooms around the world, topped with a star, an angel or other type of decoration depending on each household’s preference. But how did this odd practice of bringing trees indoors to dress them in an array of tinsel, lights and ornaments become the...
While evergreen trees have always had a special meaning for people across the world during winter, and decorating homes during the cold winter weatherwas common practice long before Christianity, the first placement of Christmas trees to celebrate the holiday was seen in Germany, sometime around the 1500s. The story goes that in 1510 a group of Ger...
As Christmas tree mania spread through Germany, the trend began to spill over into the rest of the world. German settlers in Pennsylvania brought the trees to America, while Queen Victoria’s German husband Prince Albert is said to have exported the trend to the United Kingdom; shortly thereafter Christmas trees became all the rage in the British up...
Today, Europe buys around 50 million “real” Christmas trees each year, to celebrate the holiday season. While real trees are still very popular, there is also a large demand for synthetic, artificial evergreens. Artificial Christmas trees have a longer history than many people realise, too. In the late 1800s, Christmas tree production in Germany wa...
Even though the tradition started in Germany, many countries that have adopted the practice have given it their own twist. From Japan to South Africa, the tradition has been embraced and adapted to suit the customs of each country. For example, in many southern-hemisphere countries, such as Brazil and South Africa, Christmas falls during the summer...
Whether you're putting up a real or an artificial tree this year - or even if you won't have one at all - we wish you a merry Christmas and an amazing New Year!
- Emily Proctor
Sep 29, 2024 · The first Christmas tree to ever exist in the world was seen in Germany around the 1500s. This was because around 1510 a group of German merchants placed a spruce tree outside of their place of business to celebrate the birth of Jesus.
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Dec 30, 2018 · Many German poems celebrate the Christmas holiday. Among the best are three well-known and short verses by the great poets Rainer Marie Rilke, Anne Ritter, and Wilhelm Busch. Though they were written over a century ago, they remain favorites today.
