Title: German Culture and Traditions - WorldAtlas
Headings: German Culture and Traditions
German Culture and Traditions
The German Language
Religion in Germany
German Cuisine
German Philosophy
German Architecture
Sports in Germany

Content: German Culture and Traditions - WorldAtlas
German Culture and Traditions
A Weihnachtsmarkt (Christmas market) in Bavaria, Germany. Germany has an extensive culture that spans among almost all of the nations that speak German. Historically, the German culture has been influenced by great minds and intellectuals that led to the nation earning the description of a nation full of poets and thinkers. Some of the internationally recognized cultures from Germany include festivals like Oktoberfest and Weihnachten. As a modern society, Germany has made leaps in things like gender equality, same-sex marriage, and the promotion of rights for disabled people. The nation’s perspective about immigrants has also changed considerably in the last decade. The government is making more of an effort in recognizing immigrants. The German Language
The official language of Germany is German, which is also among the 23 official languages used by the European Union. In addition, German is one of the working languages of the European Commission together with French and English. Other minor languages also spoken in Germany include Danish, North Frisian, Sorbian, and Saterland Frisian.