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Headings: German Family Structure and Traditions
German Family Structure and Traditions
Christian Holidays
Christmas Traditions
Easter Traditions
All Saints Day
Day of German Unity
Oktoberfest
Wedding Traditions
Birthday Traditions
Vacation Traditions
Traditional German Foods
All in the Family
Gender Roles
Celebrating a Birth
Wedding Trees
Modern Traditions

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German Family Structure and Traditions
By Kerrie Main
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Many Americans have German ties, and this European culture has influenced several aspects of American life. In fact, some 46 million Americans have ancestors from Deutschland who started settlements in California, Texas, Pennsylvania and many states in the Midwest. The popular baseball snacks of hot dogs, pretzels and beer came from the German culture, and there are many other German traditions that Americans have adopted as their own. Christian Holidays
Christmas and Easter are the most famous Christian holidays, and many common traditions and rituals came from Germany. Christmas Traditions
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The following are German traditions for the holidays: Advent Calendars: The popular calendars that count down the days until Christmas originated in Germany. The paper calendars that feature treats, such as chocolate candies, behind the small doors were first printed in Germany in 1908. Christmas Trees: