Partying in Germany

In Germany, a traditional children’s birthday party includes Topfschlagen, literally ‘hitting the pot’, and egg-and-spoon and sack races. Jonas is looking forward to playing the classic games and a delicious birthday feast to celebrate turning four. 

Is it possible to live in a Christian country like Germany and keep up Islamic traditions? And how do Muslims in Germany celebrate Ramadan?

Have you ever stopped to wonder where all the brightly coloured eggs we enjoy at Easter come from? Visit the first German museum dedicated to the festive eggs to learn their backstory.

Carrousel, oompah music and the aroma of bratwurst and spun sugar – not only the Oktoberfest is a tradition, each year traditional fairs are held throughout Germany. But what looks like tradition requires much innovation. Between family legacy and modernity: carnies tell of the love of their lives, the traditional fair.

Germans are reputed to be a serious and disciplined people. But at least once a year, large parts of the country really let loose. Here is all you need to know about the wildest of all wild German festivals. 

At the turn of the year, everything on German television revolves around a very special dinner: a chic four-course menu in old-fashioned black and white format, "Dinner for One".

Spreading the enchantment of Christmas: Visitors to Uhlandhof farm in Schwabenländle can chop down their own tree while enjoying the festive atmosphere lovingly created by the Gallus family. 

Spreading the enchantment of Christmas: Without the efforts of Julia and her fellow angels, Christmas wouldn’t take place for many people in and around Berlin. For many years now, Julia has pursued her heavenly mission– this year for the first time as Mother Christmas.