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Christmas In Germany Germany is found in the continent of Europe. Germany’s capital is Berlin. Germany’s president is Christian Wulff The holocaust occurred here The tallest building in Germany is The Commerzbank Tower in Frankfurt measured at 850 feet The working week in Germany also includes Saturday There are over 100 castles in Germany
Commerzbank Tower
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Children leave letters on their windowsills for Christkind, a winged figure dressed in white robes and a golden crown who distributes gifts.
erman y have severa l Chris tm as trees.
In Germany boys dress up as kings and carry a star around the village, singing carols.
ll They ca as Christm chten. a n ih e W December 21st is St. Thomas Day. In parts of the Sauerland, whoever wakes up late or arrives late to work on that day is issued the name "Thomas Donkey." They are given a cardboard donkey and are the subject of numerous jokes throughout the day.
Germany At Christmas
Christmas Messages! English
rry e m y r e v a a e d v n a a H s r. a a e m t y Chris rful new ive to e g d u n o o y w is e r h t u s d e Make ne in ne o e m o s year!
German
Ein frohes Weihnachtsfest und ein wunderbares neues Jahr. Achten Sie darauf geben, jemanden in diesem Jahr brauchen!
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