Worldwide Christmas Traditions

Christmas remains a magical holiday, but German Christmas traditions make it even more so. We already thank Germans for the Christmas tree, of course, but on the enchanted German Christmas, water turns to wine, animals talk to humans, church bells ring from the bottom of the sea, and more.

Only the completely pure of heart experiences this type of Christmas magic, of course. Which leaves out most of us over the age of, oh, three or so. However, there are other traditional German Christmas events that any of us can enjoy.

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The concept of new Christmas traditions may seem self-contradictory, considering that the term "tradition" generally applies to some old practice that's been going on forever. But hey -- at some point, every old Christmas tradition was new. They have to get started somehow!

Which is why I believe you shouldn't hesitate to start a new Christmas tradition with your family--something you all look forward to when Christmas rolls around. Even if it's just playing Final Fantasy together, that doesn't mean it's not a tradition.

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