Decorating the Christmas tree is a thing for the 23rd or 24th of December. However, a lot of people have completely seperate "Advent" decoration, depending on if the region is Catholic or Lutheran. Also, the Christmas tree will usually remain there at least till January 6th, sometimes even longer.
not really , i am from Germany, i live in Germany, and we have never have decorated on the 24th of december. we do it a few days before. and i know people who do put upnthe tree 1 week before Christmas
Thank you for sharing such interesting insights! It’s fascinating how regional customs can vary so much, especially with the influence of Catholic and Lutheran practices. I love that the tree stays up until January 6th-what a beautiful way to keep the Xmas spirit alive!
I love my Christmas tree so I put it out as early as they sell. I decorate right after Halloween and leave it for a long while after Christmas. And yes the 24th still feels extra special to me, decorations is cozy but Christmas is so much more than just decoration.
To me, putting up the Christmas tree before December 24th feels like putting out the presents before Christmas. The tree is the highlight of the season.
What's wrong with that? You have presents out from mom, dad, grandparents, cousins, aunts/uncles, etc. 3/4 of the fun is watching your kids shake the presents, guessing what's inside. I remember my mom tricked my brother one time. She tricked him with a skim board (it's a short surf board that you use close to shore). She put a box of uncooked macaroni in the box that the skim board came in.
@@jessicaely2521 Well, it takes away the magic. The presents are brought by the Christkind in Southern Germany - on Christmas Eve. It is like running around in your wedding dress four weeks prior to your wedding. But that's just a cultural difference. Everyone can celebrate as they like.
In Sweden that traditionally the tree was set up on the 24th, in the morning or before the celebration started mid afternoon. Today the trees goes up during in November in public places and December in homes, I think still mostly after Lucia (iow after December 13th) but rather few wait until the 24th.
In Germany people decorate after Totensonntag for Advent - and at December 24th for Xmas for the Xmas period until January 6th. Advent is about counting the days until Xmas with the Adventscalenders and -wreath, the Xmas markets, the window decoration etc. - and Xmas with the tree, the crib etc.
Traditionally, the Christmas tree in Germany is not put up and decorated until the morning of December 24th. For many people, however, the Christmas tree is part of the cozy atmosphere of the pre-Christmas period, so it is not uncommon for the Christmas tree to be put up in apartments and houses as early as the first Sunday of Advent, although this is more common in the British. Americans overdo it at the beginning of November, which has more to do with commercial events and less with tradition.
People outside of the US gotta stop with the blanket statements.The US is 66% Christians this amounts to about 225 million people in just the US. Stores, RUclipsrs, and people living in areas where it snows beginning of November are the ones that does it at the beginning of November. My decorations aren't up, my brothers decorations aren't up, my entire neighborhood decorations aren't up (the neighborhood is 95% Christians), the city of Miami hasn't put up decorations yet, the city of Fort Lauderdale hasn't put up decorations up yet, etc. Now my cousin put her decorations up but didn't light them yet. She's up in New York (the state, not the city). Got 15 cm of snow yesterday. More is supposed to come today. Alaska got their first snow fall back in October. A lot of people already put their decorations up, but they didn't light them. You don't want to be on a ladder putting up lights on 2 story house. Yes, a few people go overboard with the decorations to the point of it being tacky, but that is only a handful of people.
tjats actually not really true in todays times, many do put the tree up weeks before christmas, and most do no[ decorate the tree on Christmas eve on 24.12, but a few days before. no one really wants the stress that comes with doiing this on the 24ths
I'm a German lining in the NW US. You have a nice looking tree! Like you, I prefer traditional Christmas decorations, but wait until mid December to put them up. Servus from Oregon, Peter.
As a German I wouldn't dream of putting up a Christmas tree before the 24th - at least not if I had kids. Because there is nothing more magical than the intense excitement of the children, when they wake up on the 24th and after the breakfast dad carries in the fresh tree with that delicious pine tree smell.. this is the sign that Christmas is really here and the hearts start pounding.. they decorate it together, but the candles aren't lit yet, not until about 6 or 7pm when the Bescherung starts: the real celebration with presents, nothing but the light from the candles in the tree.. it feels like a dream. So overall German Christmas is not stretched out for weeks, it all happens in one day (plus the following two) which makes it really really special and intense. I also love the fact that we celebrate it at night, because the atmosphere is so different at night! Candles don't make much sense in the morning, but they def. do at night! Besides, there are already a couple of birthdays each year with presents in the morning, that's so ordinary. Our Christmas is more contemplative, silent and deeply moving.
PS By the way we too decorate in the weeks before, that's what our Advent is for! You can get some fir branches and candles and stuff and eat nuts and ginger bread, visit the Christmas market etc. We used to celebrate each advent Sunday with the whole family. It's a beautiful time. Only the tree and its precious ornaments are for Christmas eve.
Thank you for sharing such a beautiful glimpse into your Christmas traditions! I can completely understand the magic that comes with waiting until the 24th to set up the tree.
In my city (Milano, Italy) the tradition is to decorate on dec. 7th, but I always do it at the end of november because when December starts... well', it's the holiday season! And what do you do with the Advent calendar if you decorate a week later? Open 7 windows all together? It makes no sense... So tonight at midnight my tree(s) (yes I have two...) will be lit! 🎄🎄🎄🎄
That sounds like a wonderful tradition! I completely understand why you’d want to start decorating early-it's all about embracing the holiday spirit, right? Plus, having two trees is definitely double the fun! 🎄✨ I think it’s totally fine to open a few Advent calendar windows at once if it means you can enjoy the season to the fullest.
Diesem Zusammenstoß der Kulturen könnt Ihr doch die Spitze nehmen, indem ihr 2 Bäume aufstellt - ihr habt doch ein Haus und Platz genug: einen künstlichen Novemberbaum mit ganz viel Kitsch und einen richtigen Weihnachtsbaum mit ein paar Kugeln, etwas Lametta und echten Kerzen; somit könnt ihr euch, ohne in Konfrontation zu gehen, an beiden Kulturen erfreuen: Problem gelöst! You can take the edge off this clash of cultures by putting up two trees - you have a house and enough space: an artificial November tree with lots of kitsch and a real Christmas tree with a few baubles, some tinsel and real candles; this way you can enjoy both cultures without confronting each other: problem solved!
Das ist eine wirklich kreative Idee! 🎄🌳 Ich liebe den Gedanken, beide Kulturen auf diese Weise zu feiern. Ein Novemberbaum voller Kitsch klingt nach einer tollen Möglichkeit, die Freude der Saison einzufangen, und der klassische Weihnachtsbaum mit all den traditionellen Elementen bringt sicher auch eine schöne Atmosphäre in euer Zuhause. Es ist so wichtig, verschiedene Traditionen zu respektieren und gleichzeitig zu genießen. Vielleicht könnt ihr ja sogar eine kleine Feier veranstalten, um das Beste aus beiden Welten zu verbinden!
I'm German and my family used to decorate the Christmas tree on the 24th which always felt like such a waste to me. Now that I have my own apartment I put up my Christmas tree in late November or early December so I get to enjoy its beauty through all of Advent.
That sounds lovely! I love how you celebrate the season from December 1st to January 6th-it really gives you a chance to soak in all the Christmas spirit! Do you have any special traditions or favorite decorations that you look forward to every year? It must be beautiful in Mexico during Christmas time! 🎄✨
Whoa, your hair looks amazing! We here in the northeast of the U.S. put up a Christmas tree as early as Thanksgiving weekend (3rd Thursday in November) through and including a few nights before Christmas. My husband and I usually put up ours around 10-14 days before Christmas. We leave it up through Jan. 6th Feast of Three Kings. And we always get a live tree. If it's watered daily, it lasts through Jan 6th.
For me the perfect time to decorate the tree is the 1st Advent. I‘m also a fan of artificial Christmas trees, we had our for years (kind of a tradition😂). It is an effort to decorate the tree and once done I like to enjoy it for as long as possible. 🎄
That sounds like such a lovely tradition! Decorating the tree on the 1st Advent must really set the mood for the Christmas season. 🎄 I totally get why you’d want to enjoy it for as long as possible after all that effort! Artificial trees definitely have their charm, and it’s great that yours has become a part of your family’s celebrations.
Thanks for this video! I am a big big Christmas - fan, toon and in our attic there is a big box with all my beloved Christmas things. Some of them are from my grandma and nearly 100 years old. Though I am very fond of decoration, Christmas is not only a decoration for me and has little to do with perfection. The important thing is the joy in the little things. Being German, I prefer natural trees, espacially spruce trees, even if their stings fall down after two weeks. But their smell always brings me back to the Christmases of my childhood, when the tree narly was as important as the presents I got. But I really do like your Christmas tree and how you decorated it!😃🥰👋❤
Thank you so much for your lovely comment! 🎄 It’s heartwarming to hear how much you cherish your Christmas traditions and those special decorations from your grandma. They must hold such wonderful memories! I completely agree that the joy of the season comes from those little moments rather than perfection.
It's winter, so I think it's fine to put winter decorations, like a reindeer here and there or something but the tree not before Dec 23 (so it's ready on the 24th) 😅
Traditionally, ‘back in the day’, there weren’t any artificial trees, only real ones. As real trees have a very short ‘life span’ having been cut and placed indoors, it would only make sense to put them up on Christmas Eve so the tree is still good over the Christmas days. There’s lots of other Christmas decorations that are being put up though. As kids we would use the short, cold winter days to craft decorations, like cutting out golden foil/paper stars and the like that would be placed around the house. Plus there is the advent calendar and the advent wrath etc
I love your tree, it’s gorgeous! Tbh never understood the stress that German families put on themselves on the 24th to get everything done on the day…cut tree, get it into the house, decorate, wrap presents, make special meal…it’s a lot! And then you take it all down 12 days later. I love the besinnliche Adventszeit, but the 24th is too full on. I’d rather put tree and decorations up early and enjoy them for a few weeks 🎄
Thank you so much for your kind words about the tree! 🎄 I totally get what you mean about the hustle and bustle of the 24th. It can be quite a whirlwind trying to fit everything in just one day! I love the idea of enjoying the decorations for a longer period-there's something so magical about having that festive spirit around for weeks. Plus, it gives you more time to savor those special moments with family and friends.
😂why is it so sunny and green outside ? Seems like your Santa is at the window the whole year 😂 how long do you have the tree after Christmas? you could have a second,"real" tree on Christmas eve and keep it till January 6th,in some regions they keep it till January 15th 😊
We usually put the tree up on the weekend before Christmas. Prefer a real tree for the smell although it’s not very environmentally friendly, so might consider alternatives next year. I like a traditional tree but try to maintain a harmonious colour scheme of red, green, silver and gold, mainly glass baubles interspersed with wooden/straw elements and not too overloaded. In the region where my mother was born (Silesia), it was traditional at the time to only decorate the tree in silver, however, my parents did not maintain this practice. The tree stays up until and including 6th January. I’m always astounded when Xmas decorations are taken down on Boxing Day in Australia (i.e. in shops).
A live tree is more environmentally friendly if you get it from a tree farm and cut it down yourself with an ax or saw. An artificial tree is PVC (Polyvinyl chloride which is plastic. This has been proven to irritate nose, eyes, and lungs), heavy metals, and metal branches that's mined from the earth. Just FYI the carbon emissions of an artificial tree is 40 lbs (18 kg) of global warming gases. A natural tree has 17 lbs (7.7 kg) of global warming gases. Fake trees are usually made in China which means you have to count the carbon emissions of the airplane, or ship.
It sounds like you have a lovely holiday tradition! I totally get the allure of a real tree-the smell really does add to the festive spirit. Really interesting to hear about the Silesian tradition of decorating in silver! My father-in-law is from Silesia so I will have to ask him about this.
Wir schneiden unseren Christbaum so spät wie möglich ab und besprühen den mit Zitronensäure damit er nicht so nadelt. Wir stellen ihn am 24. Dezember auf und lassen ihn mindestens bis zum 6. Jänner stehen. Es gibt auch Familien die den Baum bis Lichtmess stehen lassen aber meistens in einem kühlen Raum. Wir haben ja auch den Advent wo wir uns auf die Ankunft vorbereiten müssen und wenn man schon alles vor dem 1. Advent aufstellt worauf soll man sich dann noch vorbereiten? Ist schon klar dass du die Variante bevorzugst mit der du aufgewachsen bist und mir ist auch klar dass dein Mann keine Chance hat seine Weihnachtstradition weiter zu geben. Da ist dann kein Platz mehr für Advent und Barbarazweige kein Nikolaus keine Bastelei keine Geheimnisse keine Überraschung da gibt’s nur mehr das auspacken des Spielzeugs das man nach drei Tagen eh nimmer anschaut. Aber du bist damit nun halt aufgewachsen und wenn es dich glücklich macht warum nicht.
In my family, the Christkind brings and decorates the Christmas tree, just like it brings the presents, on Christmas Eve. Therefore, we were never allowed to have a look at the tree before the bell ringed 😊
Jep, that's how things were done in my family too. All day on the 24th the door to the living room was locked, so the Christkind wouldn't be disturbed while decorating the tree. I remenber my 5 year old having a meltdown in front of the locked door, crying "I'll bring the hammer from daddy's workbench and knock the door open". Well the real reason for the delay was his stubborn grandpa who insisted on suit and tie for christmas, so everyone had to change before the bell could finally ring.
Half German here. We are Catholic. We put tree up earlier in December right before first advent. But it's normal to me. The feast of little Christmas or st. Nicolas is usually the day we put up tree.
Do you remember which tree you got / how much you spent? We are looking for a good artificial tree because we bought a relatively cheap one last year which lost a lot of needles/branches and it wasn't worth it... 😅
Unfortunately, our tree is no longer for sale on Amazon as we bought it many years ago. I think we paid around 80 euros for it and it came in a few different sizes. It's such a bummer when a tree doesn't hold up well, so Investing in a quality artificial Christmas tree can make a difference. They tend to be sturdier and last for years, so you won’t have to worry about losing the needles or branches. Have you checked out Amazon? I'm sure you can find something similar to our one on there or maybe even the same tree from a different seller 🎄✨
1:41 It does NOT get really, really cold in Germany! (Except for some valleys in the Alps) To experience that you have to go to the northern parts of Scandinavia.
In our family, I only know that small Christmas decorations were set up from December 1st and the real Christmas decorations - like the tree - on the afternoon of December 24th. On the morning of January 6th, everything was cleared away again. Before December 1st, we didn't have any homemade Christmas cookies, gingerbread, etc. To be honest, I don't understand that some people buy Christmas cookies as early as the beginning of October. In my opinion, this means that the real Christmas season loses a lot of its special feature. Or maybe someone would come up with the stupid idea to paint Easter eggs in December?
I love how your family has such a special and structured way of celebrating Christmas! Setting up decorations on December 1st and waiting until the 24th for the big reveal must make it feel even more magical. I totally get what you mean about wanting to keep the Christmas season special-there's something wonderful about savoring those traditions without rushing into them too early🎄✨
Looks very nice - your own traditions count. You have your memories with your decorations. Your children trim your tree. That’s also fantastic. Merry Christmas to you all!
After having lived in the US for a few years I kept putting up the tree early. We buy it early December at the tree market around the corner, and it is a big one due to our high ceiling. So it is quite expensive and I want to get to enjoy all the 70€ I've paid for. Plus: it takes awfully long to put up three long light chains properly and all the other things . To do this on the 24th would be plain horror. So I lean back and enjoy the tree the weeks before christmas🎄
I totally get where you're coming from! It makes so much sense to set up the tree early, especially if you want to enjoy all that effort and expense. A big tree sounds absolutely stunning, and I can only imagine how long it takes to get everything just right with those lights and decorations! Starting early definitely takes the pressure off and lets you soak in the festive vibes for weeks. Enjoy every moment with your beautiful tree-it's all about creating those cozy memories! 🎄✨
The modern Christmas is moving further and further away from old traditions that were determined by the church calendar. It started with Nikolaus ( Santa Claus), who on the night of December 5th to 6th filled 'apples, nuts and almond kernels' into the children's boots that were placed outside. On the night of December 24th to 25th the Christkid (Christ child) came and brought blessings in the form of gifts under a Christmas tree. Changes began with the American/Anglo-Saxon occupation of Germany as a result of WWII. Nowadays, globalization leads to additional changes/expansions of old German traditions, which were already diverse in themselves. There have always been German countries and never a homogeneous Germany.
Thank you for sharing your insights on the evolution of Christmas traditions! It’s fascinating to see how much history and culture intertwine in our celebrations. You’re absolutely right-what began with unique customs like Nikolaus and the Christkind has transformed significantly over the years, especially with influences from different cultures. It really shows how adaptable traditions can be!
This is a celebration, a birthday party for the Savior Jesus. As you can see, it has degenerated into a "sweet" tribute to Santa Claus. It's a Pegan God. The Christmas season begins 4 Sundays before Christmas Eve. This is the evening Christ is born. Advent calendar and Advent wreath with 4 candles. Every Sunday another candle is lit, another door is opened and the hope for a wonderful Christmas is created. The highlight of Christmas Eve for the children is the ringing of the bell, which calls them into the room where the Christmas tree shines for the first time. Tinsel is absolutely necessary and lots of candles, because the light in the form of Christ has come into the world and drives away dark worries. So it is a 4-5 week pre-Christmas joy that culminates in "Christ is born".
Actually Jesus was born on December 25th. This is why the 25th is the main Christmas celebration in most of the world. This was actually confirmed by our local parish priest a few years back, during the Christmas mass on Christmas Eve. He said that Jesus‘s birthday, according to the Bible, is actually December 25th and that we here in Germany are actually doing it wrong by celebrating it on December 24th. I was with my mother-in-law at the Christmas mass when the priest said this and she looked at me in amazement and told me that I had been correct after all, when I said the same. I’m Irish, but live in Germany and we in Ireland always celebrate December 25th as the birth of Christ. It was only on moving to Germany that I realised that the Germans are celebrating on Dec24th, Christmas Eve.
@@maureengoller3213 In fact, Jesus was born 4-7 years earlier and almost certainly not in December. So it is fundamentally wrong. But since we don't know the exact date, both are wrong. "In Christian liturgy, the day traditionally begins at sunset; hence, the evening of December 24th is considered the start of the Christmas celebration." In Germany, it is traditionally celebrated on the night of December 24th to 25th.
In addition, with Christ the truth comes to mankind. Santa Claus is a lie. Parents have to constantly lie to their children that Santa Claus is coming. This teaches the children that they cannot trust their parents. What a difference to the story of Christmas Eve. I wish you and your family a happy and blessed Christmas.
From things you are sharing with us one thing I am sure. You will never accept german mentality and way of thinking and you don't have to. If I would be you I would rather fly way ASAP to my country, to the place where I belong to. I am sure soon you will realize, that this is best solution for you.
Well, in Germany we do things a little differently. Everyone has their own Christmas tradition. That's not a problem. I find it fascinating that there are so many different customs.
@@josi_granger9305 You can do it however you want. For many people, November will be a bit early. As I said - everyone has their own Christmas tradition. Where do you live in Germany? Maybe this is a regional tradition. Very interesting.
@@Marina45711 I live far east in Germany and most people I know put it up by November. I totally agree though to celebrate however one want. Christmas should make us happy. I just think there is no one German way. The traditions wary a lot from region to region.
Decorating the Christmas tree is a thing for the 23rd or 24th of December. However, a lot of people have completely seperate "Advent" decoration, depending on if the region is Catholic or Lutheran. Also, the Christmas tree will usually remain there at least till January 6th, sometimes even longer.
Yes to Maria Lichtmess ist Christmesstime for me. 🫶🌬🕊
not really , i am from Germany, i live in Germany, and we have never have decorated on the 24th of december. we do it a few days before. and i know people who do put upnthe tree 1 week before Christmas
Thank you for sharing such interesting insights! It’s fascinating how regional customs can vary so much, especially with the influence of Catholic and Lutheran practices. I love that the tree stays up until January 6th-what a beautiful way to keep the Xmas spirit alive!
I love my Christmas tree so I put it out as early as they sell. I decorate right after Halloween and leave it for a long while after Christmas. And yes the 24th still feels extra special to me, decorations is cozy but Christmas is so much more than just decoration.
To me, putting up the Christmas tree before December 24th feels like putting out the presents before Christmas. The tree is the highlight of the season.
What's wrong with that? You have presents out from mom, dad, grandparents, cousins, aunts/uncles, etc. 3/4 of the fun is watching your kids shake the presents, guessing what's inside. I remember my mom tricked my brother one time. She tricked him with a skim board (it's a short surf board that you use close to shore). She put a box of uncooked macaroni in the box that the skim board came in.
For me, too. But it's totally fine to make it the kiwi way
@@jessicaely2521 Well, it takes away the magic. The presents are brought by the Christkind in Southern Germany - on Christmas Eve. It is like running around in your wedding dress four weeks prior to your wedding. But that's just a cultural difference. Everyone can celebrate as they like.
In Czechia traditionally the tree is set up on the 24th, in the afternoon.
In Sweden that traditionally the tree was set up on the 24th, in the morning or before the celebration started mid afternoon. Today the trees goes up during in November in public places and December in homes, I think still mostly after Lucia (iow after December 13th) but rather few wait until the 24th.
In Germany too.
In Germany people decorate after Totensonntag for Advent - and at December 24th for Xmas for the Xmas period until January 6th. Advent is about counting the days until Xmas with the Adventscalenders and -wreath, the Xmas markets, the window decoration etc. - and Xmas with the tree, the crib etc.
I actually think it takes the fun out of Xmas itself if you have everything around already so early. It is Advent - not Xmas.
I think Christians adhere to Totensonntag. Where I live not many people pay attention to that day
Traditionally, the Christmas tree in Germany is not put up and decorated until the morning of December 24th. For many people, however, the Christmas tree is part of the cozy atmosphere of the pre-Christmas period, so it is not uncommon for the Christmas tree to be put up in apartments and houses as early as the first Sunday of Advent, although this is more common in the British. Americans overdo it at the beginning of November, which has more to do with commercial events and less with tradition.
People outside of the US gotta stop with the blanket statements.The US is 66% Christians this amounts to about 225 million people in just the US.
Stores, RUclipsrs, and people living in areas where it snows beginning of November are the ones that does it at the beginning of November. My decorations aren't up, my brothers decorations aren't up, my entire neighborhood decorations aren't up (the neighborhood is 95% Christians), the city of Miami hasn't put up decorations yet, the city of Fort Lauderdale hasn't put up decorations up yet, etc.
Now my cousin put her decorations up but didn't light them yet. She's up in New York (the state, not the city). Got 15 cm of snow yesterday. More is supposed to come today. Alaska got their first snow fall back in October. A lot of people already put their decorations up, but they didn't light them. You don't want to be on a ladder putting up lights on 2 story house. Yes, a few people go overboard with the decorations to the point of it being tacky, but that is only a handful of people.
tjats actually not really true in todays times, many do put the tree up weeks before christmas, and most do no[ decorate the tree on Christmas eve on 24.12, but a few days before. no one really wants the stress that comes with doiing this on the 24ths
@ileana823100 you're actually right, it's more commercial now.
I'm a German lining in the NW US. You have a nice looking tree! Like you, I prefer traditional Christmas decorations, but wait until mid December to put them up. Servus from Oregon, Peter.
As a German I wouldn't dream of putting up a Christmas tree before the 24th - at least not if I had kids. Because there is nothing more magical than the intense excitement of the children, when they wake up on the 24th and after the breakfast dad carries in the fresh tree with that delicious pine tree smell.. this is the sign that Christmas is really here and the hearts start pounding.. they decorate it together, but the candles aren't lit yet, not until about 6 or 7pm when the Bescherung starts: the real celebration with presents, nothing but the light from the candles in the tree.. it feels like a dream.
So overall German Christmas is not stretched out for weeks, it all happens in one day (plus the following two) which makes it really really special and intense. I also love the fact that we celebrate it at night, because the atmosphere is so different at night! Candles don't make much sense in the morning, but they def. do at night! Besides, there are already a couple of birthdays each year with presents in the morning, that's so ordinary. Our Christmas is more contemplative, silent and deeply moving.
PS By the way we too decorate in the weeks before, that's what our Advent is for! You can get some fir branches and candles and stuff and eat nuts and ginger bread, visit the Christmas market etc. We used to celebrate each advent Sunday with the whole family. It's a beautiful time. Only the tree and its precious ornaments are for Christmas eve.
Thank you for sharing such a beautiful glimpse into your Christmas traditions! I can completely understand the magic that comes with waiting until the 24th to set up the tree.
Let's just get married, and make those babies so that you can decorate the tree with them. 😂 @indrahx5905
Like that dark blue paint colour behind u
In my city (Milano, Italy) the tradition is to decorate on dec. 7th, but I always do it at the end of november because when December starts... well', it's the holiday season! And what do you do with the Advent calendar if you decorate a week later? Open 7 windows all together? It makes no sense... So tonight at midnight my tree(s) (yes I have two...) will be lit! 🎄🎄🎄🎄
That sounds like a wonderful tradition! I completely understand why you’d want to start decorating early-it's all about embracing the holiday spirit, right? Plus, having two trees is definitely double the fun! 🎄✨ I think it’s totally fine to open a few Advent calendar windows at once if it means you can enjoy the season to the fullest.
Such a beautiful tree, love it 😍
Diesem Zusammenstoß der Kulturen könnt Ihr doch die Spitze nehmen, indem ihr 2 Bäume aufstellt - ihr habt doch ein Haus und Platz genug: einen künstlichen Novemberbaum mit ganz viel Kitsch und einen richtigen Weihnachtsbaum mit ein paar Kugeln, etwas Lametta und echten Kerzen; somit könnt ihr euch, ohne in Konfrontation zu gehen, an beiden Kulturen erfreuen: Problem gelöst!
You can take the edge off this clash of cultures by putting up two trees - you have a house and enough space: an artificial November tree with lots of kitsch and a real Christmas tree with a few baubles, some tinsel and real candles; this way you can enjoy both cultures without confronting each other: problem solved!
Das ist eine wirklich kreative Idee! 🎄🌳 Ich liebe den Gedanken, beide Kulturen auf diese Weise zu feiern. Ein Novemberbaum voller Kitsch klingt nach einer tollen Möglichkeit, die Freude der Saison einzufangen, und der klassische Weihnachtsbaum mit all den traditionellen Elementen bringt sicher auch eine schöne Atmosphäre in euer Zuhause. Es ist so wichtig, verschiedene Traditionen zu respektieren und gleichzeitig zu genießen. Vielleicht könnt ihr ja sogar eine kleine Feier veranstalten, um das Beste aus beiden Welten zu verbinden!
I'm German and my family used to decorate the Christmas tree on the 24th which always felt like such a waste to me. Now that I have my own apartment I put up my Christmas tree in late November or early December so I get to enjoy its beauty through all of Advent.
Traditionell natürlich. 😊
I'm from the north of Mexico. I'm used to Christmas decorations, including the Christmas tree, being up from December 1st to January 6th.
That sounds lovely! I love how you celebrate the season from December 1st to January 6th-it really gives you a chance to soak in all the Christmas spirit! Do you have any special traditions or favorite decorations that you look forward to every year? It must be beautiful in Mexico during Christmas time! 🎄✨
Whoa, your hair looks amazing!
We here in the northeast of the U.S. put up a Christmas tree as early as Thanksgiving weekend (3rd Thursday in November) through and including a few nights before Christmas. My husband and I usually put up ours around 10-14 days before Christmas. We leave it up through Jan. 6th Feast of Three Kings. And we always get a live tree. If it's watered daily, it lasts through Jan 6th.
For me the perfect time to decorate the tree is the 1st Advent. I‘m also a fan of artificial Christmas trees, we had our for years (kind of a tradition😂). It is an effort to decorate the tree and once done I like to enjoy it for as long as possible. 🎄
That sounds like such a lovely tradition! Decorating the tree on the 1st Advent must really set the mood for the Christmas season. 🎄 I totally get why you’d want to enjoy it for as long as possible after all that effort! Artificial trees definitely have their charm, and it’s great that yours has become a part of your family’s celebrations.
Thanks for this video! I am a big big Christmas - fan, toon and in our attic there is a big box with all my beloved Christmas things. Some of them are from my grandma and nearly 100 years old. Though I am very fond of decoration, Christmas is not only a decoration for me and has little to do with perfection. The important thing is the joy in the little things. Being German, I prefer natural trees, espacially spruce trees, even if their stings fall down after two weeks. But their smell always brings me back to the Christmases of my childhood, when the tree narly was as important as the presents I got. But I really do like your Christmas tree and how you decorated it!😃🥰👋❤
Thank you so much for your lovely comment! 🎄 It’s heartwarming to hear how much you cherish your Christmas traditions and those special decorations from your grandma. They must hold such wonderful memories! I completely agree that the joy of the season comes from those little moments rather than perfection.
It's winter, so I think it's fine to put winter decorations, like a reindeer here and there or something but the tree not before Dec 23 (so it's ready on the 24th) 😅
Traditionally, ‘back in the day’, there weren’t any artificial trees, only real ones. As real trees have a very short ‘life span’ having been cut and placed indoors, it would only make sense to put them up on Christmas Eve so the tree is still good over the Christmas days.
There’s lots of other Christmas decorations that are being put up though. As kids we would use the short, cold winter days to craft decorations, like cutting out golden foil/paper stars and the like that would be placed around the house. Plus there is the advent calendar and the advent wrath etc
We decorate the tree on the 23rd as soon as the children are asleep
I love your tree, it’s gorgeous!
Tbh never understood the stress that German families put on themselves on the 24th to get everything done on the day…cut tree, get it into the house, decorate, wrap presents, make special meal…it’s a lot! And then you take it all down 12 days later.
I love the besinnliche Adventszeit, but the 24th is too full on.
I’d rather put tree and decorations up early and enjoy them for a few weeks 🎄
Thank you so much for your kind words about the tree! 🎄 I totally get what you mean about the hustle and bustle of the 24th. It can be quite a whirlwind trying to fit everything in just one day! I love the idea of enjoying the decorations for a longer period-there's something so magical about having that festive spirit around for weeks. Plus, it gives you more time to savor those special moments with family and friends.
😂why is it so sunny and green outside ? Seems like your Santa is at the window the whole year 😂 how long do you have the tree after Christmas? you could have a second,"real" tree on Christmas eve and keep it till January 6th,in some regions they keep it till January 15th 😊
I did this. I had the artifical tree and then Christmas Eve get a real tree.
Guys in Africa we see the trees at the mall. It's actually a few families that can really afford to put on Xmas trees.
We usually put the tree up on the weekend before Christmas. Prefer a real tree for the smell although it’s not very environmentally friendly, so might consider alternatives next year. I like a traditional tree but try to maintain a harmonious colour scheme of red, green, silver and gold, mainly glass baubles interspersed with wooden/straw elements and not too overloaded. In the region where my mother was born (Silesia), it was traditional at the time to only decorate the tree in silver, however, my parents did not maintain this practice. The tree stays up until and including 6th January. I’m always astounded when Xmas decorations are taken down on Boxing Day in Australia (i.e. in shops).
A live tree is more environmentally friendly if you get it from a tree farm and cut it down yourself with an ax or saw. An artificial tree is PVC (Polyvinyl chloride which is plastic. This has been proven to irritate nose, eyes, and lungs), heavy metals, and metal branches that's mined from the earth. Just FYI the carbon emissions of an artificial tree is 40 lbs (18 kg) of global warming gases. A natural tree has 17 lbs (7.7 kg) of global warming gases. Fake trees are usually made in China which means you have to count the carbon emissions of the airplane, or ship.
It sounds like you have a lovely holiday tradition! I totally get the allure of a real tree-the smell really does add to the festive spirit.
Really interesting to hear about the Silesian tradition of decorating in silver! My father-in-law is from Silesia so I will have to ask him about this.
Wir schneiden unseren Christbaum so spät wie möglich ab und besprühen den mit Zitronensäure damit er nicht so nadelt. Wir stellen ihn am 24. Dezember auf und lassen ihn mindestens bis zum 6. Jänner stehen. Es gibt auch Familien die den Baum bis Lichtmess stehen lassen aber meistens in einem kühlen Raum. Wir haben ja auch den Advent wo wir uns auf die Ankunft vorbereiten müssen und wenn man schon alles vor dem 1. Advent aufstellt worauf soll man sich dann noch vorbereiten? Ist schon klar dass du die Variante bevorzugst mit der du aufgewachsen bist und mir ist auch klar dass dein Mann keine Chance hat seine Weihnachtstradition weiter zu geben. Da ist dann kein Platz mehr für Advent und Barbarazweige kein Nikolaus keine Bastelei keine Geheimnisse keine Überraschung da gibt’s nur mehr das auspacken des Spielzeugs das man nach drei Tagen eh nimmer anschaut. Aber du bist damit nun halt aufgewachsen und wenn es dich glücklich macht warum nicht.
In my family, the Christkind brings and decorates the Christmas tree, just like it brings the presents, on Christmas Eve. Therefore, we were never allowed to have a look at the tree before the bell ringed 😊
Jep, that's how things were done in my family too. All day on the 24th the door to the living room was locked, so the Christkind wouldn't be disturbed while decorating the tree.
I remenber my 5 year old having a meltdown in front of the locked door, crying "I'll bring the hammer from daddy's workbench and knock the door open". Well the real reason for the delay was his stubborn grandpa who insisted on suit and tie for christmas, so everyone had to change before the bell could finally ring.
great artists, ie Raymond Chandler are doing it the other wy round. He made from several short stories a novel
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Half German here. We are Catholic. We put tree up earlier in December right before first advent. But it's normal to me. The feast of little Christmas or st. Nicolas is usually the day we put up tree.
Do you remember which tree you got / how much you spent? We are looking for a good artificial tree because we bought a relatively cheap one last year which lost a lot of needles/branches and it wasn't worth it... 😅
Unfortunately, our tree is no longer for sale on Amazon as we bought it many years ago. I think we paid around 80 euros for it and it came in a few different sizes. It's such a bummer when a tree doesn't hold up well, so Investing in a quality artificial Christmas tree can make a difference. They tend to be sturdier and last for years, so you won’t have to worry about losing the needles or branches. Have you checked out Amazon? I'm sure you can find something similar to our one on there or maybe even the same tree from a different seller 🎄✨
@AntoinetteEmily Thanks so much, I think we'll just have to invest a bit more money than we did last time. Have a great 1. Advent 🕯
1:41 It does NOT get really, really cold in Germany! (Except for some valleys in the Alps) To experience that you have to go to the northern parts of Scandinavia.
She's from New Zealand, so it would be really, really cold for her. I'm from the UK and I'd stay anything below 0 is significantly cold
@@DP-tf7qb I'm German and find anything below 5 degrees really cold. It's all subjective, isn't it?
@@mareiketje4899 Indeed it is
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In our family, I only know that small Christmas decorations were set up from December 1st and the real Christmas decorations - like the tree - on the afternoon of December 24th. On the morning of January 6th, everything was cleared away again. Before December 1st, we didn't have any homemade Christmas cookies, gingerbread, etc. To be honest, I don't understand that some people buy Christmas cookies as early as the beginning of October. In my opinion, this means that the real Christmas season loses a lot of its special feature. Or maybe someone would come up with the stupid idea to paint Easter eggs in December?
I love how your family has such a special and structured way of celebrating Christmas! Setting up decorations on December 1st and waiting until the 24th for the big reveal must make it feel even more magical. I totally get what you mean about wanting to keep the Christmas season special-there's something wonderful about savoring those traditions without rushing into them too early🎄✨
Lovely tree. I love the DM haul videos😊
Looks very nice - your own traditions count. You have your memories with your decorations. Your children trim your tree. That’s also fantastic. Merry Christmas to you all!
"Artificial" tree! No way!!! Never, ever, says a German. 👎👎👎
As living in the black forest just dare to come home with an artificial tree !
I was expecting a comment like this😉
After having lived in the US for a few years I kept putting up the tree early. We buy it early December at the tree market around the corner, and it is a big one due to our high ceiling. So it is quite expensive and I want to get to enjoy all the 70€ I've paid for. Plus: it takes awfully long to put up three long light chains properly and all the other things . To do this on the 24th would be plain horror. So I lean back and enjoy the tree the weeks before christmas🎄
I totally get where you're coming from! It makes so much sense to set up the tree early, especially if you want to enjoy all that effort and expense. A big tree sounds absolutely stunning, and I can only imagine how long it takes to get everything just right with those lights and decorations! Starting early definitely takes the pressure off and lets you soak in the festive vibes for weeks. Enjoy every moment with your beautiful tree-it's all about creating those cozy memories! 🎄✨
@AntoinetteEmily Exactly!
We put our trees up early in the US. Why not? You can enjoy it longer.😊❤
Why not ? because you ruin advent time !
@eagle1de227 we tend to mix it all together here.
I put the tree up on December 24 and leave it up till the end of January. So, I enjoy it for a long time. 😊
@@Ela09 same here
@@joannunemaker6332 But that would be as disgusting as eating marshmallows at a barbeque ! ... oh...wait... 😉
The modern Christmas is moving further and further away from old traditions that were determined by the church calendar.
It started with Nikolaus ( Santa Claus), who on the night of December 5th to 6th filled 'apples, nuts and almond kernels' into the children's boots that were placed outside.
On the night of December 24th to 25th the Christkid (Christ child) came and brought blessings in the form of gifts under a Christmas tree.
Changes began with the American/Anglo-Saxon occupation of Germany as a result of WWII. Nowadays, globalization leads to additional changes/expansions of old German traditions, which were already diverse in themselves. There have always been German countries and never a homogeneous Germany.
Thank you for sharing your insights on the evolution of Christmas traditions! It’s fascinating to see how much history and culture intertwine in our celebrations. You’re absolutely right-what began with unique customs like Nikolaus and the Christkind has transformed significantly over the years, especially with influences from different cultures. It really shows how adaptable traditions can be!
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Thank you so much!
High tax in Germany is neat good to know
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Keine Kerzen am Baum ? Ungewöhnlich.
This is a celebration, a birthday party for the Savior Jesus. As you can see, it has degenerated into a "sweet" tribute to Santa Claus. It's a Pegan God. The Christmas season begins 4 Sundays before Christmas Eve. This is the evening Christ is born. Advent calendar and Advent wreath with 4 candles. Every Sunday another candle is lit, another door is opened and the hope for a wonderful Christmas is created. The highlight of Christmas Eve for the children is the ringing of the bell, which calls them into the room where the Christmas tree shines for the first time. Tinsel is absolutely necessary and lots of candles, because the light in the form of Christ has come into the world and drives away dark worries. So it is a 4-5 week pre-Christmas joy that culminates in "Christ is born".
Actually Jesus was born on December 25th. This is why the 25th is the main Christmas celebration in most of the world. This was actually confirmed by our local parish priest a few years back, during the Christmas mass on Christmas Eve. He said that Jesus‘s birthday, according to the Bible, is actually December 25th and that we here in Germany are actually doing it wrong by celebrating it on December 24th. I was with my mother-in-law at the Christmas mass when the priest said this and she looked at me in amazement and told me that I had been correct after all, when I said the same. I’m Irish, but live in Germany and we in Ireland always celebrate December 25th as the birth of Christ. It was only on moving to Germany that I realised that the Germans are celebrating on Dec24th, Christmas Eve.
@@maureengoller3213 In fact, Jesus was born 4-7 years earlier and almost certainly not in December. So it is fundamentally wrong. But since we don't know the exact date, both are wrong.
"In Christian liturgy, the day traditionally begins at sunset; hence, the evening of December 24th is considered the start of the Christmas celebration."
In Germany, it is traditionally celebrated on the night of December 24th to 25th.
We celebrate the Winter Solstice with the pagan tradition of decorating a tree, lighting candles and having a feast.
You realize Santa Claus is based off the Christian Bishop Saint Nicholas. Modern day Santa is a combination of Christian and Pagan.
In addition, with Christ the truth comes to mankind. Santa Claus is a lie. Parents have to constantly lie to their children that Santa Claus is coming. This teaches the children that they cannot trust their parents. What a difference to the story of Christmas Eve.
I wish you and your family a happy and blessed Christmas.
From things you are sharing with us one thing I am sure. You will never accept german mentality and way of thinking and you don't have to. If I would be you I would rather fly way ASAP to my country, to the place where I belong to. I am sure soon you will realize, that this is best solution for you.
Don't get y German put trees up Christmas eve
plastic trees defeat the purpose 🤦🏻♂️
Tree should go up end of Nov
Well, in Germany we do things a little differently. Everyone has their own Christmas tradition. That's not a problem. I find it fascinating that there are so many different customs.
@@Marina45711 can you not speak for Germany 😂😂
I'm German and the tree is definitely up by November
@@josi_granger9305 You can do it however you want. For many people, November will be a bit early. As I said - everyone has their own Christmas tradition. Where do you live in Germany? Maybe this is a regional tradition. Very interesting.
@@Marina45711 I live far east in Germany and most people I know put it up by November. I totally agree though to celebrate however one want. Christmas should make us happy.
I just think there is no one German way. The traditions wary a lot from region to region.