Weihnachten
Date Submitted: 11/09/2004 02:40:50
Weihnachten
Growing up, I had never given much thought to how Christmas was celebrated
in other areas of the world, but working at a German company for the past five
years, I have come to realize that Germans and Americans have different ways of
celebrating Christmas.
Even though there is no set date, being an American, when I think of the
beginning of the Christmas season, I would say that it starts the day after
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usually is taken down by December 26th along with all
of the decorations, whereas, in Germany, the tree is left up till January 6th, the day
of the Holy three kings.
Working with my German colleagues, I have been able to open my mind to
other ways of living and celebration. Christmas, or Weihnachten, is observed in so
many ways, and I feel fortunate to be able to have a mixed culture celebration
every year.
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