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Canada’s 2009 Christkindl Market – A Festival of German Culture
[ 4 ] November 12, 2009

Canada’s 2009 Christkindl Market – A Festival of German Culture

The 13th annual Christkindl Market will be happening from December 3rd to the 6th in Kitchener, Ontario. The 4 day festival features traditional German music and dance performances, a children’s craft centre along with a model railway display, a live Nativity scene, and over 70 merchants and vendors. In addition, a candle light procession will be held prior to the opening ceremony which begins on December 3rd [...]

Origin of the Christmas Tree
[ 0 ] November 3, 2009

Origin of the Christmas Tree

Did you know the custom of decorating a Christmas tree originated in Germany? Although, neither an inventor nor a single town can be identified as the sole origin for the tradition but it’s believed the custom began in 16th century Germany. One legend tells how Martin Luther, a 16th-century Protestant reformer first added candles to [...]