German Past Holiday Coursework Saving Francesca Essays

If you are sure the person is celebrating Christmas or you’re simply more of a traditionally minded person, you can say: Frohe Weihnachten!

German Christmas markets offer a variety of things to do and see: they usually have plenty of snack booths where you can get savory and sweet treats as well as alcoholic and non-alcoholic drinks.

(mulled wine) is probably the most popular of the two.

Made out of warm red wine, sugar and a variety of spices, it’s the perfect drink to keep you warm when strolling around the Christmas market in frigid temperatures. This tongue-twister of a drink is made out of mulled wine, rum (with a high alcohol content) and a sugar cone.

— When wishing a person a Merry Christmas (or Happy Holidays, for that matter) you will also notice that a lot of times this is done in connection with wishing someone a Happy New Year, especially when you’re not likely to see the person again between Christmas and New Year’s Eve.

A lot of times, especially on Christmas cards, you will find the phrase: Gesegnete Weihnachten und ein frohes neues Jahr!