6. Christmas in GermanyChristmas in Germany
In German, Merry Christmas is saidIn German, Merry Christmas is said
“Frohliche Weihnachten”“Frohliche Weihnachten”
The German people celebrate SanktThe German people celebrate Sankt
Nikolaus Day on December 6,Nikolaus Day on December 6,
Christmas on December 25, andChristmas on December 25, and
Three Kings Day on January 6.Three Kings Day on January 6.
Christmas time in Germany is very cold.Christmas time in Germany is very cold.
Snow covers the ground and muchSnow covers the ground and much
of the country is near freezing.of the country is near freezing.
Germany has many forests.Germany has many forests.
8. O Christmas TreeO Christmas Tree
O Christmas Tree! O Christmas Tree!
How lovely are thy branches.
O Christmas Tree! O Christmas Tree!
How lovely are thy branches;
Not only green when summer’s here,
But it the coldest time of year.
O Christmas Tree! O Christmas Tree!
How lovely are thy branches!
9. Silent NightSilent Night
Silent Night.Silent Night.
Holy Night.Holy Night.
All is calm.All is calm.
All is bright.All is bright.
Round yon virgin.Round yon virgin.
Mother and child.Mother and child.
Holy infant, so tender andHoly infant, so tender and
mild.mild.
Sleep in heavenly peace.Sleep in heavenly peace.
Sleep in heavenly peace.Sleep in heavenly peace.
12. Many Germans celebrateMany Germans celebrate
the Christmas season atthe Christmas season at
the Christmas markets.the Christmas markets.
People can shop for toys,People can shop for toys,
food, and decorations.food, and decorations.
While shopping, GermansWhile shopping, Germans
can enjoy listening tocan enjoy listening to
Christmas music andChristmas music and
watching plays andwatching plays and
puppet shows.puppet shows.