Celebrations & traditions in German

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German celebrations and traditions include:

Christmas (Weihnachten): Christmas markets (Weihnachtsmärkte), advent calendars (Adventskalender), Christmas Eve dinner (Heiligabend), and Christmas trees (Weihnachtsbaum).
Easter (Ostern): Easter eggs (Ostereier), Easter bunny (Osterhase), and Easter bonfires (Osterfeuer).
Oktoberfest: World's largest beer festival and funfair, held in Munich.
Carnival (Karneval or Fasching): Celebrated in February in some regions, especially in Rhineland and Bavaria, with parades and costumes.
New Year's Eve (Silvester): Fireworks and traditional dishes like Bleigießen (lead pouring).
Walpurgisnacht (Walpurgisnacht): Celebrated on April 30th, especially in Harz Mountains, with bonfires to drive away witches.