Advent - Celebrating German Holiday Traditions in America: Celebrating German Holiday Traditions in America

Celebrating the Advent season is a lovely way to prepare for Christmas. When I was growing up in Southern California, my German parents taught us the Advent traditions as they celebrated them. Special Cookies like Zimt Sterne, extra celebrations like Advents Fruhstuck, and lots of singing songs like "Leise Rieselt der Schnee." Add to this beautiful candlelight, and wonderful German Decorations, and you have a very special time. My memories are still strong, even all these years later.
In Advent, Celebrating German Holiday Traditions in America you will find delicious recipes for traditional German treats like Lebkuchen, Vanille Kipferl and Stollen that will not only fill your home with fabulous smells, but they will draw people to your home for a Kaffeetafel. There are some great ideas for kid's crafts, including Fenster Bilder (window pictures). You will learn the history of the Advent Wreath and the Advent Calendar.
If you grew up with German parents or Grandparents, many of these traditions may be familiar to you. And for those of you who are trying to reconnect a bit with your German heritage, you might discover that celebrating Advent with your family exactly what you need to slow things down during this hectic Christmas Time.