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What are the traditional festivals and customs in Germany?

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February 10 is carnival.

Easter Easter is on the first Sunday and Monday after the full moon of the Spring Festival every year. The date is not fixed, usually in late March and early April.

Oktoberfest is a traditional festival in Munich, the capital of Bavaria, Germany. It is held in Munich, Germany from the end of September to the beginning of 10 every year for two weeks.

Adventstag, the fourth Sunday from Christmas, is what Germans call Advent. For the next four weeks, a candle will be lit every Sunday. This symbolic candle was brought to the world by Jesus. This tradition of welcoming Christmas has never changed since ancient times.

Nicholas Tagg

Every year, 65438+February 6th is Nicholas Day. Nicholas was originally a bishop who lived in the 3rd century. 65438+February 6th is the anniversary of his death. There are many legends about him. What we can be sure of is that he is a kind person, willing to help others, very loyal to his beliefs, and especially cares about taking care of children.