Weihnachtsplätzchen
Ever wondered how the rest of the world celebrated Christmas. Virere took a special look
into Weihnachtsplätzchen
Authentic Weihnachtsplätzchen or Christmas cookies,
homemade or bought, belong to the festive season with
many German families having traditional recipes which
have been passed along for generations.
Christmas is considered by Germans to be the most
important of the major holidays. This season is a time for
introspection, celebration and family and friends. Not
only the holiday itself, but also the weeks leading up to
the celebration of Christmas involve many traditions and
customs of diverse origins. Baking cookies is one of these
traditions, and for many people the aroma of festive
baking, rolling out dough and cutting out Christmas
shapes is one of their fondest childhood memories.
Article by: Winifred Harms

---