Ostern

Easter is called Ostern in German. The Easter Week starts on Palm Sunday as is known as the Karwoche. Its climax starts on Maundy Thursday, known as Gründonnerstag and is followed by Karfreitag, Karsamstag, Ostersonntag and Ostermontag. Traditionally people either go to Church on Saturday evening to a service called the Osterfeuer or on Sunday morning. Also on Sunday … [Read more...]

Karfreitag

Karfreitag is the name for Good Friday – the Friday before Easter Sunday. It is also known as Stiller Freitag or Hoher Freitag and is a day in remembrance of the crucifixion of Jesus Christ. For Catholics it is a day of fasting and traditionally people eat fish on this day and avoid alcohol. In Germany it is a public holiday.   … [Read more...]

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