Visitors looking to experience the German culture of the Hill Country will enjoy Zweite Weihnachten. Translating to “Second Christmas” in English, this German tradition focuses on sharing food and fellowship with the people in the area.
The annual tradition is a way to keep the festivities going. Where Dec. 25 is a time for close friends and family, Zweite Weihnachten takes place every year on Dec. 26 as a way to connect with the larger community.
The Fredericksburg German Club will host a free event at the Gillespie County Historical Society sanctuary hall (old First Methodist Church building), 312 W. San Antonio St., from 2-5 p.m. Christmas carols will be sung in both German and English. And there will be the traditional baked Stollen, Christmas cookies and warm Glühwein.
This year’s Zweite Weihnachten will fall, naturally, on Friday, Dec. 26. Young and old are invited to join in the fun and festivities.
Sponsoring entities are the Fredericksburg German Club, Pioneer Museum (GCHS) and the Fredericksburg - VG Montabaur Sister City Verein.
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