Saturday, December 20, 2014

12 Days of Christmas Day 7: Ornaments

Ornaments I bought in Germany


I. LOVE. CHRISTMAS ORNAMENTS.

Just had to get that out of the way.

Of course, this is another area in which Germans and Americans tend to differ a bit. Typically, German Christmas trees have more traditional or simple ornaments: red balls, candy canes, bells, garland. American Christmas trees often have ornaments that are a little more... out there. (Anyone else noticing a trend, here?) For families in the US with children, it's also commonplace to see handmade ornaments. All through elementary school, we made some kind of ornament or decoration to give our parents. (Do Germans do that, too, and I somehow missed that? Someone, please, let me know!)

'MURICA

Not Real Candy

















Also not edible
 
Say 'hello' to Kindergarten me!
Bis morgen!





                

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