Celebrating the season is a month-long event in Germany, with festivities culminating on Christmas Eve, when the Christmas tree is unveiled. Children are not allowed to see the tree until a bell rings to signify that the Christ Child has been there.
Once the tree is revealed, fully decorated with tinsel, lights, and ornaments, families place presents underneath and sing Christmas carols. The night later gives way to a feast so lavish that the evening is often called dickbauch, or "fat stomach."
It is believed that those who do not eat well will be haunted by demons during the night. Nuts, fruits, marzipan, greenery, candles, and adorable carved, wooden figurines of angels, trees, and Santa are placed around the table.
Expand your Christmas traditions trivia knowledge: the typical German feast features goose, yams, and marzipan.
In Germany, the typical Christmas feast
features roasted goose instead of turkey.
The night's delights include:
* Roasted goose
* Ham or suckling pig
* White sausage
* Sausage and cheese bread
* Roasted potatoes
* Green beans
* Yams
* Macaroni salad
* Rice porridge
* Biscuits and marmalade
* Fruit salad
* Apple cider
* Christstollen (bread with nuts, raisins, and dried fruit)
* Lebkuchen (gingerbread)
* Marzipan
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