From Christmas traditions to Christmas carols and poems, these videos will give you a sense of how the holiday is celebrated in Germany.
Difficulty: Intermediate
Germany High German
Alina recites a magical Christmas poem by Joseph von Eichendorff, one of the most important poets of German Romanticism.
Difficulty: Beginner
Germany High German
How do people celebrate Christmas in Germany? Paula and Alina compare their family traditions.
Difficulty: Beginner
Germany High German
This Epiphany—or Three Kings Day, Alina recites a poem by Heinrich Heine, a great German author from the 19th century.
Difficulty: Beginner
Germany High German
Alina and Paula treat us to their rendition of "O du fröhliche," a classic German Christmas carol, and invite you to sing along.
Difficulty: Beginner
Germany High German
"Schneeflöcken, Weißröckchen" is actually a winter song, but it is also sung throughout Germany during Advent and Christmas. Learn the words here!
Difficulty: Beginner
Germany High German
Alina has a special treat for us today: a German Christmas poem by Gustav Falke. Why not see if you can memorize it?
Difficulty: Beginner
Germany High German
It's time to play the Christmas ABCs! Paula and Alina take turns guessing Christmas-related words and share what they particularly like about this time of year.
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