December 20, 2009
Leaving Germany, where Helga discussed the Adventskalender, Weihnachtsmarkt, Tannenbaum and Nussknacker, let’s move on to the next pavilion, Italy, where we’ll find a good-hearted witch with a story to tell. Here, the scroll reads:
“Natale con i tuoi. Pasqua con chi vuoi.”
This old Italian verse truly expresses the strong feelings the Italian people have for the [...]
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December 19, 2009
Following our visit to China where the legend of the Monkey King was told, we continue on to Germany where the origins of some popular Christmas traditions are shared. Here’s the text from the scroll:
The German Yuletide season is a magical time when friends and family celebrate together! Many of Germany’s rich customs and traditions [...]
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