Oktober
Tag der Deutschen Einheit German Unity Day
3. Oktober October 3
German Unity Day is annually held on October 3 to mark the anniversary of the nation's unification. It remembers when the Federal Republic of Germany and the Democratic Republic of Germany united to create one single, federal Germany on October 3, 1990.
Sources and more information:
http://www.germany.info/unity
http://www.timeanddate.com/holidays/germany/german-unity-day
http://www.berlin.de/en/events/2716319-2842498-day-of-german-unity.en.html
http://www.germany.info/Vertretung/usa/en/newsletter/The__Week__in__Germany/TWIG-141002.html
3. Oktober October 3
German Unity Day is annually held on October 3 to mark the anniversary of the nation's unification. It remembers when the Federal Republic of Germany and the Democratic Republic of Germany united to create one single, federal Germany on October 3, 1990.
Sources and more information:
http://www.germany.info/unity
http://www.timeanddate.com/holidays/germany/german-unity-day
http://www.berlin.de/en/events/2716319-2842498-day-of-german-unity.en.html
http://www.germany.info/Vertretung/usa/en/newsletter/The__Week__in__Germany/TWIG-141002.html
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Erntedankfest Harvest Festival of Thanks
1. Sonntag 1st Sunday
Thanksgiving in Germany has a long tradition, but one that is different in many ways from that in North America. First of all, Erntedankfest is primarily a rural and a religious celebration. When it is celebrated in larger cities, it is usually part of a church service and not anything like the big traditional family holiday in North America. Although it is celebrated locally and regionally, none of the German-speaking countries observes an official national Thanksgiving holiday on a particular day, as in Canada or the U.S.
In German-speaking countries, Erntedankfest is often celebrated on the first Sunday in October, which is usually also the first Sunday following Michaelistag or Michaelmas , but various locales may give thanks at different times during September and October.
Sources and more information:
http://www.german-way.com/history-and-culture/holidays-and-celebrations/thanksgiving-in-germany/
http://www.aboutgerman.net/AGNgloss/german-thanksgiving-vocabulary.htm
http://de.wikipedia.org/wiki/Erntedankfest
1. Sonntag 1st Sunday
Thanksgiving in Germany has a long tradition, but one that is different in many ways from that in North America. First of all, Erntedankfest is primarily a rural and a religious celebration. When it is celebrated in larger cities, it is usually part of a church service and not anything like the big traditional family holiday in North America. Although it is celebrated locally and regionally, none of the German-speaking countries observes an official national Thanksgiving holiday on a particular day, as in Canada or the U.S.
In German-speaking countries, Erntedankfest is often celebrated on the first Sunday in October, which is usually also the first Sunday following Michaelistag or Michaelmas , but various locales may give thanks at different times during September and October.
Sources and more information:
http://www.german-way.com/history-and-culture/holidays-and-celebrations/thanksgiving-in-germany/
http://www.aboutgerman.net/AGNgloss/german-thanksgiving-vocabulary.htm
http://de.wikipedia.org/wiki/Erntedankfest
Halloween Halloween
31. Oktober October 31
Halloween is not a German holiday, but has grown in popularity as a time for parties, fun, and commerce. Many schools have pumpkin carving contests, parties are advertised for young and old alike, and more children are going out looking for treats. Candy, costumes, and decorations find their ways into stores at this time as well.
31. Oktober October 31
Halloween is not a German holiday, but has grown in popularity as a time for parties, fun, and commerce. Many schools have pumpkin carving contests, parties are advertised for young and old alike, and more children are going out looking for treats. Candy, costumes, and decorations find their ways into stores at this time as well.
Reformationstag Reformation Day
31. Oktober October 31
Reformation Day is a public holiday in five states in Germany- Brandenburg, Mecklenburg-Pomerania, Saxony, Saxony-Anhalt, and Thuringia. It is celebrated on October 31 each year to remember the religious Reformation in Europe. It commemorates when German monk and theologian, Martin Luther’s proposals were nailed on the doors of a church in 1517. This event was the start of religious and social changes in Europe.
Sources and more information:
http://www.timeanddate.com/holidays/germany/reformation-day
http://www.britannica.com/EBchecked/topic/495574/Reformation-Day
31. Oktober October 31
Reformation Day is a public holiday in five states in Germany- Brandenburg, Mecklenburg-Pomerania, Saxony, Saxony-Anhalt, and Thuringia. It is celebrated on October 31 each year to remember the religious Reformation in Europe. It commemorates when German monk and theologian, Martin Luther’s proposals were nailed on the doors of a church in 1517. This event was the start of religious and social changes in Europe.
Sources and more information:
http://www.timeanddate.com/holidays/germany/reformation-day
http://www.britannica.com/EBchecked/topic/495574/Reformation-Day
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