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SUMMARY:The German Imprint on our American Christmas
DESCRIPTION:The German Imprint on our American Christmas | Presented by Mike Haas \nChristmas — or Weihnachten — is Germany’s most beloved holiday\, and America’s too! What many Americans don’t realize is just how deeply German immigrants have shaped the way we celebrate the season. \nFrom the Christmas tree to Santa Claus\, from mistletoe and gingerbread houses to Nutcrackers and Advent calendars\, so many of our favorite traditions have German origins. Even our cherished Christmas music from Handel’s Messiah to O Tannenbaum to Silent Night carries the spirit of that heritage. And who could forget A Charlie Brown Christmas or the joyful Christmas markets that now brighten towns across the United States? \nJoin us for an insightful and festive presentation exploring the stories behind these beloved traditions. Whether you come to learn\, share\, or simply celebrate\, you’ll leave with a deeper appreciation of the German influence on America’s most cherished holiday.
URL:https://www.chicagoculturalalliance.org/event/the-german-imprint-on-our-american-christmas/
LOCATION:DANK Haus German American Cultural Center\, 4740 N. Western Ave.\, Chicago\, IL\, 60625\, United States
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