2. Christmas In Germany By T.J. and Jack Frohe Weihnachten!

3. General Information FLAG OF GERMANYMAP OF GERMANY People in Germany speak German. The population of Germany is: 81,799,600. In Germany the weather ou- tside is very cold during Christmas time.

4. CELEBRATIONS AND TRADITIONS The names of holidays that Germany celebrates are Nikolaustag,ChristmasEve,ChristmasDay. Nikolaustag takes place on December 6 th. Christmas Eve takes December 24 th. Christmas Day takes place on December 25 th. On December 6 th children place their shoe out side and St. Nicholas puts toys in the boots. On Christmas Eve the people of Germany decorate their Christmas trees and then they eat a feast of food. On Christmas Day people of Germany unwrap presents.

5. Important Characters Papa Noel Papa Noel is important because he gives gifts to good kids on Christmas night.

6. Gifts People usually give each other small gifts in Germany. They sometimes give each other chocolate candy in Germany.

7. Decorations People in Germany display Christmas trees during the Christmas holidays.

8. Food People in Germany eat fruitcakes, candy canes, gingerbread houses, and cookies during Christmas time.

9. Interesting Facts In Germany, Christmas Eve is said to be a magical time of the year when the pure in heart can hear animals talking. Germany’s artificial Christmas trees are made of dyed goose feathers.