Title: German Culture - Facts, Food, Festival, Traditions, Art
Headings: German Culture
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Festivals in Germany

Content: Some of the most popular gastronomical delicacies in Germany are Sauerbraten (pickled meat), Sauerkraut (pickled cabbage), Butterbrezel (buttered soft pretzels), Eintopf (traditional German stew), Knodel (potato dumplings), Apfelstrudel (literally, apple strudel), Schwarzwalder Kirschtorte (Black Forest Cherry Cake), Schnitzel (meat cutlet), and Wurst (Sausages). Festivals in Germany
According to the official tourism website of Germany, the country hosts about three million events each year, many of which are specific to the city or town and month. These events include religious festivals, cultural carnivals and ‘funfairs’. The most popular festivals and carnivals in Germany include the following: Oktoberfest – Originally held in Munich, this 16-day extravaganza constitutes gallons of beer, millions of roasted meat and more than 200 years of traditions. Wine Festival – Wine festivals are organized in a number of locations in the wine producing regions of Germany, like Stuttgart, Frankfurt, and Mainz. The largest wine festival in the world is in Bad Dürkheim, which is popularly known as Wurstmarkt. Schützenfest – This ten-day fair held in Hannover highlights a procession by over 10,000 riflemen. Christmas Markets – This December shopping fair is held in over 150 places in Germany and features hand-crafted, unique, and home-made treats and gifts sold by their makers. Nuremberg and Dresden are famous for their Christmas markets.