Easter 
In the days before Easter Sunday, German people, probably like any other nation in the world, dye their Easter eggs in different colors or paint funny pictures on them. Then, on Easter Sunday, children wake up very early to go on an Easter egg hunt. The Easter Bunny has hidden little chocolate and toy eggs all over the house and now it's up to the children to find them. Afterwards, for breakfast, the whole family usually eats the eggs they dyed and painted themselves. 
 

Christmas 
Like in the US, in Germany people put a Christmas tree into their living room. A day or two before Christmas Eve the whole family gathers together and decorates it. Most German families prefer to hang self-made ornaments rather than store-bought ones on it. Unlike in the US, in Germany, Santa Claus comes in the early evening of Christmas Eve and leaves his presents under the tree. The family gathers around the tree and before the presents are unpacked, the children might sing songs or recite a poem. This is followed by a huge dinner, which is mostly a meal that includes turkey or duck. 

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Nicki has written about the holidays she celebrates accoring to German traditions - outside Germany. 
 
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American Holidays 

Chinese holidays -overview 

Chinese holidays 

Christmas in Norway 

Easter in Norway