eine gemütliche Weihnachtsmarkt!
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Monday, December 14, 2015
Sunday, December 6, 2015
Weihnachten = Cradle Nights (there are 12 of these Nights; it means ,,Christmas", auf Deutsch)
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No matter where you are, you can use a smattering of the right vocabulary and a dash of cultural knowledge to bring the magic of German Christmas into your own holiday celebrations. And doing so is guaranteed to make your festivities extra-special and fun! After all, just because both Germany and English-speaking countries celebrate this holiday doesn’t mean we necessarily do it in the same way. Not only do we have different words for it, but we also have different customs and traditions.
All will be explained in this post!
Here's how it's different in Germany.
Germany also has Advent and it lasts from December 1st right through to the 25th. However, while we have to wait the whole 24 days in between, Germany has an extra day of celebration on the 6th. December 6th is Saint Nicholas’ Day, and involves presents and celebrations.
On the evening of the 5th, children place shoes on their doorsteps. If they have been well-behaved throughout the year, then Saint Nicholas (or Sankt Nikolaus in German) will fill them with chocolate.
Saint Nicholas’ Day isn’t all fun and games though—if the kids have been naughty then Saint Nicholas's assistant will take over. Both generally make house calls as a pair. In some communities, this assistant is a rather stern but normal type fellow named Knecht Ruprecht. Other communities support a more ferocious tradition involving a horned devil-like creature named Krampus, as the one who travels with Saint Nicholas to punish any misbehaving kids. In Austria and southern German towns, locals will take part in an event called a Krampuslauf or “Krampus Run.” Late in the afternoon on this day, various townsmen dress up as Krampus and run throughout the local area, chasing after anyone in their path. Often it ends well after dark with flames on parade wagons and eerie music with dancing in the town square. While this all sounds quite frightful and somber, most people have a lot of fun on this evening (although it might important not to be seen having too much fun).
One other big difference between Christmas in the English-speaking world and Germany is the date on which we receive our presents. Here we do it all on the 25th, but for Germans, December 24th—or Christmas Eve—is when families gather around to exchange gifts in celebration of the Baby Christ's birthday.
The morning of Christmas Eve is when many families decorate their Christmas tree. There is one big similarity between our countries on Christmas Eve, though—it is the day that most religious families will visit church together.
One extra aspect of Christmas in Germany is the importance of Christmas markets. The Christmas markets are on every day during Advent. In fact, most of the major Christmas markets open at the end of November.
Families frequently gather together at the markets and eat and drink all the treats on offer, including Glühwein (mulled wine) and gingerbread.
On December 6th, a man dressed as Saint Nicholas will visit markets and give out gifts to children, joined usually by his friend Knecht Ruprecht .... or by Krampus!
What's Weihnachten? Who's Krampus?
Plus essential German Christmas Vocabulary
Pssst…got any plans for the holidays this year? Hitting a Christmas market or two? Making some delicious Plätzchen (German Christmas cookies)? Heating up some lovely mulled wine? If I just made you sad that you’re not in Germany, don’t be!No matter where you are, you can use a smattering of the right vocabulary and a dash of cultural knowledge to bring the magic of German Christmas into your own holiday celebrations. And doing so is guaranteed to make your festivities extra-special and fun! After all, just because both Germany and English-speaking countries celebrate this holiday doesn’t mean we necessarily do it in the same way. Not only do we have different words for it, but we also have different customs and traditions.
All will be explained in this post!
What Makes German Christmas Different
In much of the English-speaking world, the whole of December feels Christmassy due to the Advent period, but our first big day is Christmas Eve. This is the night when Santa visits, and it’s also when midnight mass and other church services take place. It’s a big day in our calendar, but it isn’t our main day. December 25th is when all our major celebrations happen…think presents and a huge Christmas dinner!Here's how it's different in Germany.
Germany also has Advent and it lasts from December 1st right through to the 25th. However, while we have to wait the whole 24 days in between, Germany has an extra day of celebration on the 6th. December 6th is Saint Nicholas’ Day, and involves presents and celebrations.
On the evening of the 5th, children place shoes on their doorsteps. If they have been well-behaved throughout the year, then Saint Nicholas (or Sankt Nikolaus in German) will fill them with chocolate.
Saint Nicholas’ Day isn’t all fun and games though—if the kids have been naughty then Saint Nicholas's assistant will take over. Both generally make house calls as a pair. In some communities, this assistant is a rather stern but normal type fellow named Knecht Ruprecht. Other communities support a more ferocious tradition involving a horned devil-like creature named Krampus, as the one who travels with Saint Nicholas to punish any misbehaving kids. In Austria and southern German towns, locals will take part in an event called a Krampuslauf or “Krampus Run.” Late in the afternoon on this day, various townsmen dress up as Krampus and run throughout the local area, chasing after anyone in their path. Often it ends well after dark with flames on parade wagons and eerie music with dancing in the town square. While this all sounds quite frightful and somber, most people have a lot of fun on this evening (although it might important not to be seen having too much fun).
One other big difference between Christmas in the English-speaking world and Germany is the date on which we receive our presents. Here we do it all on the 25th, but for Germans, December 24th—or Christmas Eve—is when families gather around to exchange gifts in celebration of the Baby Christ's birthday.
The morning of Christmas Eve is when many families decorate their Christmas tree. There is one big similarity between our countries on Christmas Eve, though—it is the day that most religious families will visit church together.
One extra aspect of Christmas in Germany is the importance of Christmas markets. The Christmas markets are on every day during Advent. In fact, most of the major Christmas markets open at the end of November.
Families frequently gather together at the markets and eat and drink all the treats on offer, including Glühwein (mulled wine) and gingerbread.
On December 6th, a man dressed as Saint Nicholas will visit markets and give out gifts to children, joined usually by his friend Knecht Ruprecht .... or by Krampus!
25+ German Vocabulary Gems to Enjoy This Christmas
Pre-Christmas Traditions
die Adventszeit — Advent Many people celebrate Advent by opening Advent calendars, baking Plätzchen and visiting Christmas markets.
der Adventskalender — Advent calendar - German Advent calendars can also contain small chocolates. If you’re feeling creative, why not try to make your very own calendar? (Kalendar basteln)
das Plätzchen (pl. die Plätzchen) — Christmas cookies, often decorated with icing and sprinkles Recipes for Plätzchen here.
der Nikolaustag — Saint Nicholas’ Day (Dec. 6th) On the evening of the 5th, children leave out shoes in the hope that Saint Nicholas will fill them with chocolates.
Krampus — (or Knecht Ruprecht, among other names) He is a companion of Saint Nicholas who punishes
naughty children. If a child cannot recite or sing for Saint Nicholas, or has otherwise been known to misbehave throughout the year, Krampus
will react accordingly -- in stages. Stage one is to fill those shoes with coal. Stage 2 involves a whip. Neither of these Stages interrupts the celebration too much. But then there's Stage 3. This features the covered basket that Krampus wears on his back in case he feels a child needs a break from the warmth and celebration of family around the tree. That child will rejoin the family soon enough, but first gets carted into the woods by Krampus, and must then find his/her way back home, generally in the dark - and generally alone.
die Vorfreude — anticipation
der Weihnachtsmarkt — Christmas market Many families and friends meet up at the Christmas markets to enjoy seasonal food and drink, entertainment, and the opportunity to shop for their own decorations, or for anyone on their gift list.
der Glühwein — mulled wine Here's a recipe, in case anyone in your family is in the mood to make their own Glühwein. Not only will it taste great, but following the recipe will help your language skills!
das Krippenspiel — Nativity scene There is usually a nativity scene on display at each Christmas market. Sometimes this takes place inside a
die Weihnachts Pyramide - spinning platform -- using candle power against paddles at the top. While the nativity scene is most popularly on display, other Pyramide involve woodland scenes. Some of these structures are 2-3 or more stories high; engineering marvels, and a real feast for the eyes.
die Weihnachts Pyramide - spinning platform -- using candle power against paddles at the top. While the nativity scene is most popularly on display, other Pyramide involve woodland scenes. Some of these structures are 2-3 or more stories high; engineering marvels, and a real feast for the eyes.
die Weihnachtskarte(n) — Christmas card(s) -- Germans send Christmas cards to each other in the run up to Christmas.
Christmas Eve and Christmas Day
das Weihnachten — Christmas.... the nights of dedication
der Heiligabend — Christmas Eve German families open their presents on Christmas Eve.
der Tannenbaum / der Weihnachtsbaum — Christmas tree
den Weihnachtsbaum / den Tannenbaum schmücken — to decorate the Christmas tree Families traditionally wait until the morning of Christmas Eve to decorate their trees.
das Weihnachtsessen — Christmas dinner
der Lebkuchen — gingerbread t raditionally eaten during Advent and Christmas. You can find loads of recipes for it here.
der Christstollen — German Christmas cake (a fruit cake covered in marzipan). It is said that Dresden’s Stollen is some of the best in the country.
schenken — to give (presents)
der Weihnachtsmann — Santa Claus. In the north of Germany, Santa Claus delivers presents during the night of December 23rd. He is known as der Weihnachtsmann.
das Christkindl — the Christ-child In southern Germany and Austria, the Christ-child
brings gifts on Christmas Eve instead of Santa Claus. This cherub-like
child is often portrayed as being blond and with wings. The Americanized
spelling and pronunciation of this is Kris Kringle, which is sometimes
used as an alternative name for Santa Claus.
das Geschenk — present / gift Need some ideas for what to give your friends and family this year? This website will give you plenty of inspiration, while helping you practice your German reading!
die Weihnachtslieder — Christmas carols You can’t make your German learning much
more festive than singing a couple of Christmas carols. Some of the most
popular English Christmas songs actually originated in Germany and have
since been translated. “O Christmas Tree” is actually a German carol
called “O Tannenbaum.” “Silent Night” also began life as a German carol: “Stille Nacht.”
das Schlittschuhlaufen — ice skating --Ice skating is a popular winter pastime in Germany.
der Schnee — snow
New Year’s Eve Just because Christmas is over, it doesn’t mean the party is…it’s time for New Year’s Eve!
der Silvester — New Year’s Eve -- The German name for New Year’s Eve comes from Pope Sylvester I, whose saint feast day is December 31st. Germans celebrate Silvester with lots of fireworks and champagne. One tradition is heat small lead pellets until them melt, and then pour it into a cup of ice water until it takes on a new shape. Whatever shape it takes is considered a sneak preview for you of the coming year. Making noise is also a key part of the
evening, as it was traditionally believed that this would keep evil
spirits at bay. It's not unusual for families to find creative ways to make loud noises with anything they can get
their hands on, from drums to pasta boxes, to kitchen utensils.
der Pfannkuchen — filled donut Donuts filled with jam are often served at Silvester parties. But watch out! It’s not uncommon for pranksters to fill some with mustard as a practical joke… (This is also a Karneval trick...)
Feeling festive yet?
Hopefully this blog post has gotten you ready for the holiday season!
If you’re still feeling a little
Grinch-like, try including small festive exercises—like some of the ones
mentioned above—in your German practice…
You’ll get into the Yuletide spirit soon enough!
After studying German and Philosophy at The University of Nottingham, Laura Harker relocated to Berlin in 2012. She now works as a freelance writer and is also assistant editor at Slow Travel Berlin.
Monday, December 22, 2014
Die Eröffnung der Christkindlsmarkt in Nürnberg
Hier ist der Prolog 2014 von Teresa Treuheit -- ihr letzter Prolog:
Wednesday, December 17, 2014
In Nürnberg -- kommt wieder die Theresa als Christkind vor!
HIER EIN INTERVIEW MIT TERESA, SOWOHL AUCH MIT FRANZISKA, IHRE VORGÄNGERIN
Sind die Fotos nicht herrlich?
Diese Mädls sind einfach so sehr lieb. Sie leben, um andere Leute eine Freude zu bringen. Ich habe die Interviews so gerne zugehört.
Fehlt es uns, dass wir in RI (und in den USA) kein Christkind haben?
Do you feel it is unfortunate that we don't have this representative of holiday happiness and joy here in RI?
Hier gibt es Fragen zu beantworten:
Hauptsaechlich ueber Teresa
1. Der Abschied als Nürnberger Christkind naht – bist Du traurig?
2. Wenn Du zurückblickst, wie war die Zeit für Dich?
3. Welches sind die schönsten Erinnerungen?
4. Ein stressige und zeitintensive Aufgabe, das Nürnberger Christkind zu sein?
5. Was wird Dir am meisten fehlen?
6. Kannst Du einmal beschreiben, wie das Leben als Nürnberger Christkind so ist? Wie ist der Tagesablauf in der Vorweihnachtszeit?
7. Wird man eigentlich zu einer Art Nürnberger Berühmtheit und alle erkennen einen, auch wenn man nicht als Christkind unterwegs ist?
8. Was wünschst Du Deiner Nachfolgerin?
9. Wie wirst Du die diesjährige Christkindlesmarktzeit verbringen? Jetzt, wo Du nicht mehr das Christkind bist?
Sind die Fotos nicht herrlich?
Diese Mädls sind einfach so sehr lieb. Sie leben, um andere Leute eine Freude zu bringen. Ich habe die Interviews so gerne zugehört.
Fehlt es uns, dass wir in RI (und in den USA) kein Christkind haben?
Do you feel it is unfortunate that we don't have this representative of holiday happiness and joy here in RI?
Hier gibt es Fragen zu beantworten:
Hauptsaechlich ueber Teresa
1.
In Nϋrnberg in Bayern gibt es eine
Weihnachtsmarkt.
Wie heiβt diese Markt? 1.____
a.
Christkindlmarkt c.
Nϋrnbergsweihnachtsmarkt
b.
Sankt
Nikolausmarkt d. Kneckt Ruprechtsmarkt
2. Hast
du Teresas Familienname gemerkt? Wenn
ja, dann kreutze ihn hier an: 2.____
a.
Hammermann
c. Treuheit
b.
Ehrlich d. Weihengold
3.
Wie alt muss man sein, um sich fϋr die
Position Weihnachtskind zu bewerben? 3.____
a.
12 b.
14. c. 16 d. 18
4.
Wie lange dient man als Weihnachtskind? 4.____
a.
1 Jahr in
Nϋrnberg c. 2 Jahre, 1 Jahr in Nϋrnberg und 1 Jahr in
Chicago
b.
2 Jahre in Nϋrnberg d. 4 Jahre, 2 Jahre in
Nϋrnberg und 2 Jahre in Chicago
5.
Von
wem lernte Teresa das erste mal, dass sie sich fϋr die Ehre bewerben konnte? 5.____
a.
von ihren Eltern c. von einer
besten Freundin
b.
von ihrer Tante d. von ihrem festen Freund
6.
Was denken ihre Freundinnen jetzt, dass sie als Christkind gewählt wurde? 6.____
a.
Es ist cool, dass ein Klassenkameradin das
Christkind ist.
b.
Teresa
ist ideal fϋr diese Rolle und
passt wie perfekt dazu . der Rolle.und
c.
Sie wird die allerbeste Christkind werden.
d.
Alle Antworten stimmen.
e.
Keine Antworten stimmen.
7.
Was
wird fϋr Teresa vielleicht am schwierigsten sein? 7.____
a.
Immer frϋh im dunklen Dezember aufwachen mϋssen!
b.
So viele Schule zu vermissen!
c.
Schlagfertige Antworten zu schwierigen Fragen zu
finden!
d.
Den ganzen Tag glϋcklich sein mϋssen, sogar wenn
man selber nicht glϋcklich fϋhlt.
8.
Was muss Teresa am Ende rezitieren? 8.____
a.
Die Lorelei, von Heinrich Heine!
b.
Der Erlkönig, von Johann Wolfgang von
Goethe!
c.
Der Prolog des Christkinds -- um alle Leute am Marktplatz zu willkommen!
d.
Am Abend
vor Weihnachten! ϋbersetzt von Erich Kästner
sich bewerben = to apply for
Und hier sind die Fragen, worauf Franziska Handke geantwortet hat:
1. Der Abschied als Nürnberger Christkind naht – bist Du traurig?
2. Wenn Du zurückblickst, wie war die Zeit für Dich?
3. Welches sind die schönsten Erinnerungen?
4. Ein stressige und zeitintensive Aufgabe, das Nürnberger Christkind zu sein?
5. Was wird Dir am meisten fehlen?
6. Kannst Du einmal beschreiben, wie das Leben als Nürnberger Christkind so ist? Wie ist der Tagesablauf in der Vorweihnachtszeit?
7. Wird man eigentlich zu einer Art Nürnberger Berühmtheit und alle erkennen einen, auch wenn man nicht als Christkind unterwegs ist?
8. Was wünschst Du Deiner Nachfolgerin?
9. Wie wirst Du die diesjährige Christkindlesmarktzeit verbringen? Jetzt, wo Du nicht mehr das Christkind bist?
Und HIER, der Text des Prologs
Jedes Jahr lauschen Tausende auf dem Hauptmarkt gespannt dem
Prolog des Christkinds, mit dem es „seinen“ Markt eröffnet.
Die Eröffnungszeremonie ist seit Jahrzehnten nahezu gleichgeblieben,
der Text des Prologs hingegen wurde in den 1950er und 1960er Jahren mehrfach verändert.
Der Prolog — geschrieben vom Dramaturgen Friedrich Bröger,
einem Sohn des Nürnberger Dichters Karl Bröger —
nimmt Bezug auf die Situation 1948, als es erstmals nach dem Zweiten Weltkrieg
wieder einen Christkindlesmarkt in Nürnberg gab.
Da in der Berichterstattung üblicherweise nur die ersten Zeilen des Prologs
wiedergegeben werden, hier, der vollständige Text:
„Ihr Herrn und Frau’n, die Ihr einst Kinder wart,
Ihr Kleinen, am Beginn der Lebensfahrt,
ein jeder, der sich heute freut und morgen wieder plagt:
Hört alle zu, was Euch das Christkind sagt!
In jedem Jahr, vier Wochen vor der Zeit,
da man den Christbaum schmückt und sich aufs Feiern freut,
ersteht auf diesem Platz, der Ahn hat’s schon gekannt,
was Ihr hier seht, Christkindlesmarkt genannt.
Dies Städtlein in der Stadt, aus Holz und Tuch gemacht,
so flüchtig, wie es scheint, in seiner kurzen Pracht,
ist doch von Ewigkeit. Mein Markt bleibt immer jung,
solang’ es Nürnberg gibt und die Erinnerung.
Denn alt und jung zugleich ist Nürnbergs Angesicht,
das viele Züge trägt. Ihr zählt sie alle nicht!
Da ist der edle Platz. Doch ihm sind zugesellt
Hochhäuser dieses Tags, Fabriken dieser Welt.
Die neue Stadt im Grün. Und doch bleibt’s alle Zeit,
Ihr Herrn und Frau’n: das Nürnberg, das Ihr seid.
Am Saum des Jahres steht nun bald der Tag,
an dem man selbst sich wünschen und andern schenken mag.
Doch leuchtet der Markt im Licht weit und breit,
Schmuck, Kugeln und selige Weihnachtszeit,
dann vergesst nicht, Ihr Herrn und Frau’n, und bedenkt,
wer alles schon hat, der braucht nichts geschenkt.
Die Kinder der Welt und die armen Leut’,
die wissen am besten, was Schenken bedeut’.
Ihr Herrn und Frau’n, die Ihr einst Kinder wart,
seid es heut’ wieder, freut Euch in ihrer Art.
Das Christkind lädt zu seinem Markte ein,
und wer da kommt, der soll willkommen sein.“
Friday, September 5, 2014
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