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Christmas in Germany and AustriaChristmas in Germany and Austria

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Germans and Austrians usually decorate theirtable tops with an Advent Wreath. The fourcandles represent the four Sundays of December.

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O Christmas Tree, O Tannenbaum

The tradition of the Christmas tree began in Germany.Germans use to bring in branches of the tree during the

winter,because they remained green in the winter.

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In southern Germany and Austria, Saint Nicklaus comes on

December 6th to put presents and candy in the shoes of good little girls and boys. Many cities have parades for

him--- but Saint Nicklaus does not come

alone!

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Krampus or Knecht Ruprecht is a mean guy who comes with Krampus to punish the naughty

children! He’s pretty scary looking!

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This is what Krampus looks like in Upper

Austria!

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You Better Run! Here he comes!You Better Run! Here he comes!

Krampus will chase you during the parade, if you’re

not careful!

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Krampus got him!Krampus got him!

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Joseph Mohr composed the music

for Silent Night.

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Franz Gruber wrote the lyrics

for Silent Night.

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Thousands of children from all over the world write letters to Jesus for

Christmas. In Austria, Jesus brings gifts to children.

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Oh Tannenbaum, O TannenbaumWie gruen sind deine BlaetterDu gruenst nicht nur zur Sommerzeitnein, auch im Winter Wenn es schneitO Tannenbaum, O TannenbaumWie gruen sind deine Blaetter

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A Christmas Card

Frohe Weihnachten………….Merry Christmas

Viel Glueck zum Neuen Jahr.Good Luck in the New Year

Ein Frohes Weihnachsfest……A Merry Christmas Holiday