December 14
White Christmas in Germany
Many children's Christmas wish: snow. The Deutscher Wetterdienst calls it a "white Christmas". Find out what this means and how likely a white Christmas is in Germany in our 14th Advent calendar door.
Although many people associate Christmas with snow, snow is not a common Christmas weather phenomenon in Germany - and climate change is making a white Christmas even less likely.
What is a white Christmas?
The Deutscher Wetterdienst defines a "white Christmas" as when at least one centimetre of snow is measured at a weather station on 24, 25 and 26 December.The likelihood of a white Christmas in comparison:
The regional probability of a white Christmas with snow on all three days from 24 to 26 December, in percent. | Graphic (Detail) © DWD, 2021
A white Christmas guaranteed
Where you can be sure of a white Christmas in Germany: On the Zugspitze. It has snowed there every year since 1880.
Competition 4 of 6 has ended!
Unfortunately, the snowflake competition is already over.
Have you already read our article about the snowflake in the 16th door? The next competition starts on 17 December - then you'll have another chance to try your luck!
Giveaway
Question: Does it snow at Christmas in your country?This is how it works: Register at "Mein Goethe.de". Answer today's question in a comment and let us know from which country you are commenting. With a little luck, you could win one of the six surprise packages!
We will also be giving away three vouchers for a German Online Training worth €299 each. By entering the competition, you accept the terms and conditions.
We wish you good luck!
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