If Christmas Items Could Talk

Christmas Through the Eyes of...

What would Christmas be without a Christmas tree, candles and Santa Claus? In our Advent Calendar 2024, we introduce you to the objects that characterize German Christmas. In addition, an article about the creation and life of the object itself will be published on #DeutschlandNoFilter every fourth day. Experience Christmas through the eyes of ...

Illustration: Tobias Schrank © Goethe-Institut e. V.

Christmas Through the Eyes of a Donation
A Christmas Tree Full of Children's Wishes

Fulfilling the wishes of children whose families have hardly any money for gifts: that‘s the purpose of the donation tree in the municipality of Haar.

Sina Bahr
Illustration: Tobias Schrank © Goethe-Institut e. V.

Christmas through the Eyes of a Christmas tree
The Life of a German Christmas Tree

From seed to harvest - the story of a Nordmann fir that has to endure a lot to become a Christmas tree.

Lena Maurer
Illustration: Tobias Schrank © Goethe-Institut e. V.

Christmas through the Eyes of a Snowflake
What Would a Snowflake Say?

In a thought experiment, we bring nature to life and imagine a snowflake sharing the story of its journey during Christmas season.

Lena Maurer

Illustration: Tobias Schrank © Goethe-Institut e. V.

Christmas Through the Eyes of a Marzipan Santa
A Scrumptious Santa

The life of a marzipan Santa starts in spring and ends in your tummy. In this article, the almondy man himself tells us his story.

Sina Bahr
Illustration: Tobias Schrank © Goethe-Institut e. V.

Christmas Through the Eyes of a Roll of Gift Wrap
Christmas (Paper) Comes Around Each Year

How sustainable is recycled wrapping paper? And what is the Blue Angel? Christmas through the eyes of a roll of gift wrap.

Sina Bahr
Illustration: Tobias Schrank © Goethe-Institut e. V.

Christmas through the Eyes of a Candle
Candle, Candle Burning Bright

How Advent candles are made, what a wax chandler is, and why paraffin wax is becoming scarce: The story of a candle.

Lena Maurer

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