Christmas Through the Eyes of...

What would Christmas be without a Christmas tree, candles and Santa Claus? In our Advent Calendar 2024, we introduce you to the objects that characterize German Christmas. In addition, an article about the creation and life of the object itself will be published on #DeutschlandNoFilter every fourth day. Experience Christmas through the eyes of ...
In the center of the picture is an illustration of an Advent wreath with burning candles. Lighters, pine cones and Christmas objects are depicted around the Advent wreath. Illustration: Tobias Schrank © Goethe-Institut e. V.

Christmas through the Eyes of a Candle
 Candle, Candle Burning Bright

How Advent candles are made, what a wax chandler is, and why paraffin wax is becoming scarce: The story of a candle. 
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Advent Calender 2024 Illustration: Tobias Schrank © Goethe-Institut e. V.

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