There are many countries filled with life but Germany has everything and more; culture, people, and their power to reunite with each other after the great separation between the east and the west. The Holocaust is what really stands out in people's minds when they think of Germany, but food and beer always seems to bring people together. "Nearly every city in Germany has its own fairs or festivals, with merry-go-rounds, fast food booths, and craft exhibits."" (Lane page 18) That really brings everyone together. .
"Around 27 B.C. the Roman Empire began to occupy much of Europe. Three hundred years later, the Romans brought Christianity to the land that became Germany."" (Lane page 6) Over the next few hundred years, the Romans were defeated; although their church maintained its power. Some followers had protested against the Roman Catholic Church and became known as Protestantism. "Today about 46 million Germans are Protestant and 35 million are Catholic."" (Lane page 12) "The Jewish religion is about 4,000 years old."" (Lane page 12) Their most important teachings are written in the Torah. "In the 1960s many people came to Germany from Turkey. They brought their religion, Islam, with them. Today, 2.6 million Muslims from 41 nations live in Germany."" (Lane page 7).
Christmas, or Weihnachten, is the celebration of the birth of Jesus Christ. Although Christmas day is December 25, The Christmas season in Germany starts four Sunday's before and ends twelve days after. "The most important Christian holiday is Easter. It marks the death and resurrection of Jesus Christ. Easter is also a celebration of spring and the new life that it brings. The day on which Christ died is called Good Friday or Quiet Friday in Germany."" (Lane page 10).
"German fashion designers are famous throughout the world. Most Germans dress as North Americans do, whether in jeans and a t-shirt, or in the latest fashions."" (Lane page 14) At festivals or special occasions, people still wear the traditional costumes.
