Christmas in Germany

by Eoin Colfer

Book Overview

Describes the celebration of Christmas in Germany and includes stories, songs, recipes, and craft projects. This description may be from another edition of this product.

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0716608936
• ISBN13: 9780716608936
• Release Date: January 1993
• Publisher: World Book
• Length: 80 Pages
• Weight: 1.15 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.4" x 8.3" x 11.2"
• Age Range: 7 to 17 years
• Grade Range: Grades 2 to 12

Customer Reviews

Wonderful insight into the Christmas traditions of Germany

Part of a series developed by Passport Books (now World Book Inc.) several decades ago for young people, these 80-page books have evolved into a rich storehouse of information for anyone of any age who enjoys learning the Christmas history, stories, regional Christmas songs, Christmas crafts, and holiday recipes of many nations. One of the interesting aspects of "Christmas in Today's Germany" is the story of how Christmas was changed during the Soviet occupation and how young people in East Germany grew up without Christmas traditions. In 1990, for the first time in more than 40 years, East German families were free to spend Christmas with their West German relatives. The book is richly illustrated with full-color photos. Four German carols have the original language, English translation, and musical notes. There is also a section on German Christmas crafts. Recipes in the book include Cinnamon Stars, Chocolate Macaroons, Honey Cookies, Lebkuchen (Ginger Cookies), and Stollen. Collect the whole series for your home library, re-read them every December, and share them with friends and family.