Example: Holidays in Germany (with Explanations)

New Year (German “Neujahr”) is the first day of the calendar year. In 153 BC the Romans changed the beginning of the year from March 1st to January 1st.The calendar reform of Julius Caesar put the originally appended months of January and February at the beginning of the year.

The Christian tradition refers to the Three Wise Men (German “Heilige Drei Könige”) as the astrologers mentioned in the Christmas story, who were led by the Star of Bethlehem to the born Jesus child. Their Solemnity is the Feast of the Epiphany on 6 January.

The Women's Day (German “Frauentag”) originated as an initiative of socialist organizations in the period before the First World War in the fight for equal rights, the right to vote for women and the emancipation of female workers.

Good Friday
(German “Karfreitag”) is the Friday before Easter. On this day, Christians commemorate the suffering and death of Jesus Christ on the cross.

In Christianity, Easter Sunday (German “Ostersonntag”) is the feast day of the resurrection of Jesus Christ, who, according to the New Testament, overcame death as the Son of God. The day falls on the first Sunday after the Spring Full Moon for determining the date of Easter}.

Easter Monday (German “Ostermontag”) is considered the second holiday of Easter.

The Labor Day (German “Tag der Arbeit”) (also known as May Day) is a holiday commemorating workers.

In the Christian faith the Ascension of Christ (German “Christi Himmelfahrt”) refers to the return of Jesus Christ as the Son of God to his Father in heaven.

Whit Sunday (Pentecost) (German “Pfingsten”) is a Christian festival and extends over two days (Whit Sunday and Whit Monday). The sending of the Spirit of God to the disciples of Jesus and his enduring presence in the Church are celebrated.

Whit Sunday (Pentecost) (German “Pfingsten”) is a Christian festival and extends over two days (Whit Sunday and Whit Monday). The sending of the Spirit of God to the disciples of Jesus and his enduring presence in the Church are celebrated.

The Corpus Christi festival (German “Fronleichnam”) celebrates the lasting presence of Jesus Christ in the sacrament of the Eucharist. The date of the Corpus Christi festival depends on the movable Easter festival circle. The festival is celebrated on the Thursday after the first Sunday after Pentecost.

On the day Assumption of Mary (German “Mariä Himmelfahrt”), Catholics commemorate the assumption of Mary (the mother of Jesus Christ) into heaven.

The Children's Day (German “Kindertag”) is a day celebrated in over 145 countries around the world to draw attention to the special needs of children and specifically to children's rights. The aim of the day is to raise public awareness of issues such as child protection and children's rights.

The Day of German Unity (German “Tag der Deutschen Einheit” commemorates the German reunification, which began when the accession of the GDR to the Federal Republic of Germany was completed on October 3, 1990.

Reformation Day (German “Reformationstag”) is celebrated by Evangelical Christians in Germany and Austria on October 31 to commemorate the beginning of Martin Luther's Reformation of the Church in 1517.

All Saints' Day (German “Allerheiligen”) is a Christian festival commemorating all saints, the “glorified members of the church who have already come to perfection”.

The Day of Repentance and Prayer (German “Buß- und Bettag”) is a holiday of the evangelical church that goes back to times of need. In the face of emergencies and dangers, the entire population was called to conversion and prayer. The Day of Repentance and Prayer is observed on the Wednesday before Totensonntag (Sunday of the Dead), i.e. eleven days before the first Sunday in Advent.

In Christianity, Christmas (German “Weihnachten”) is the celebration of the birth of Jesus Christ. Christmas is usually celebrated with family or friends and giving one another presents, which is a Christian Christmas custom of exchanging Christmas presents.

In Christianity, Christmas (German “Weihnachten”) is the celebration of the birth of Jesus Christ. Christmas is usually celebrated with family or friends and giving one another presents, which is a Christian Christmas custom of exchanging Christmas presents.