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Christmas in Germany

Christmas in Germany. Weihnachten in Deutschland. Weihnachten in Deutschland. Adventskranz Originated in Hamburg, Germany in 1839 Home for orphans run by Johann Hinrich Wichern Originally with 25 candles Used to help brighten the darkest season of the year. Weihnachten in Deutschland.

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Christmas in Germany

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  1. Christmas in Germany Weihnachten in Deutschland

  2. Weihnachten in Deutschland Adventskranz • Originated in Hamburg, Germany in 1839 • Home for orphans run by Johann Hinrich Wichern • Originally with 25 candles • Used to help brighten the darkest season of the year

  3. Weihnachten in Deutschland Symbols of the Advent Wreath • Shape: A circle represents the love of Jesus, which has no beginning and no end • Substance: Evergreen because Jesus offers us eternal life if we believe in Him.

  4. Weihnachten in Deutschland • Candles: Jesus said, “I am the light of the world”. • Four Candles: One candle for each Sunday of Advent • Red Candles: The color red represents love—love we have for each other and Jesus’ love for us.

  5. Weihnachten in Deutschland • Cinnamon: This is a spice from the Orient, where the Wise Men came from. • Nuts: Nuts have a bitter taste.

  6. Weihnachten in Deutschland • St. Nikolaus • A bishop who lived in 346, AD, in modern day Turkey • Was known for giving secret gifts • Feast Day is Dec. 6 and is celebrated by putting out boots or a special plate for treats on the night of Dec. 5. • But be careful if you’ve been bad, instead of treats, you will get coal and switches

  7. Weihnachten in Deutschland Der Schneemann und die Schneefrau, sie stehen an ihrem Platz, doch wenn ganz warm die Sonne scheint, zerfließen sie zu Matsch! Der Schneemann und die Schneefrau, sie machen einen Schwatz, doch wenn dann noch der Regen fließt, ist’s aus mit ihnen—Klatsch!

  8. Weihnachten in Deutschland

  9. Weihnachten in Deutschland

  10. Weihnachten in Deutschland O, Tannenbaum O, Tannenbaum, O Tannenbaum, wie treu sind deine Blätter (2x). Du grünst nicht nur zur Sommerzeit, nein, auch im Winter wenn es schneit. O, Tannenbaum, O Tannenbaum, wie treu sind deine Blätter.

  11. Weihnachten in Deutschland Oh, Tahnen Bowm, Oh, Tahnen Bowm Vee troy zind dinah Blettah (2x) Do grewnst nikt noor tsoor Zummer tsite, Nine owck im Vinter, ven es shnight. Oh, Tahnen Bowm, Oh, Tahnen Bowm, Vee troy zind dinah Blettah.

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