Christmas holidays in Europe are characterized by being in winter, and that is why we call it White Christmas in this part of the world. In Germany it is known as "Weihnachten", and it is in these days that its streets, squares and parks are full of Christmas spirit, despite the cold that accompanies it. Snow and rain are present these days.
Germany lives this holiday intensely, it is here that modern Christmas trees became famous, so do not hesitate to spend Christmas in a country where gastronomy, art and music are dressed up to celebrate the birth of the baby Jesus. Coming to Germany with your whole family will allow you to discover a culture full of traditions and customs.
Do not hesitate to visit with your children the toy stores best known in the country, where the classics are still prepared by hand wood toys, including the soldiers. Since December 24, families gather at home to wait for Christmas, they do it with great joy, surrounded by food and drinks, waiting twelve implies a moment of revelry because after dinner, the bells ring and the children run to open their presents, but they can't do it without singing a Christmas carol first.
As far as dinners are concerned, they are full of plates with sausages, accompanied by potatoes, their most recognized dish is "Grünkohlessen" made from green cabbage. The most famous and sought after desserts on these dates are the "Nürnberger Lebkuchen", some cookies that are protected by German food laws. Or the "Welfenspeise" a pudding type dessert. At the time of the toast the hot punch, made with mulled wine and spices, called "Glühwein" it is highly requested.
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