Tag: Christkind

“O’ Tannenbaum”

Posted by Teutonia Männerchor - December 21, 2012 - Uncategorized
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Today we remember the German-Americans who first introduced our beautiful German Christmas tree to America and made it what later became a world wide symbol of Christmas. When Americans celebrate Christmas; most are never made aware that the customs they use to celebrate are largely of German origin. In the very beginning the first Christmas [...]

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Christmas in Germany

Posted by Teutonia Männerchor - December 21, 2011 - Newsletter Articles
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The Christmas season starts with Advent and a custom which dates back to pagan times, when people believed in the wheel of life, never ending and ongoing, even after death. This custom is signified by the Advent wreath, decorated with four candles, each representing one of the four Sundays in Advent. The wreath consists of [...]

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