I was curious if anybody knew of any villages in Germany (I would guess more in Bavaria) that still observe any of the very old Christmas customs ie the St Nicholas fire, or other such celebrations that are not well know
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In Biberach an der Riss in Upper Swabia on Christmas Eve they lower the baby Jesus in a basket from a house to the town square where the Christmas market is held. They then sing, the town Christmas tree is lit, and the children get little presents. In Altenstieg in the Black Forest the upper villagers battle the lower villagers with fire on Christmas Eve. I don%26#39;t know the exact custom, but it is unique. We have a friend from there, but couldn%26#39;t make it last year, but will try this year. Personally, in our apartment my German wife insists on using beeswax candles on the Christmas tree for lighting.
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marcopolko I look forward to hearing how your trip went and to learn more about the local Christmas custom in Altenstieg.
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