12 Traditions in Germany - set of 12 cards

€12.50*

Product number: DETRAD23
12 Traditions in Germany - set of 12 cards

Holidays, celebrations, customs, traditions - troughout the year there is a number of occasions to remember and celebrate in Germany, often with very local variants. We want to bring these traditions a bit closer to you and invite you to a journey via postcards! 

This set contains of 12 postcards, 12 different designs, one copy each.

Accessory Items

Karneval, Fastnacht
Karneval, Fastnacht, Fasching - these and more words describe carnival as celebrated in different parts of Germany. Depending on the region, city and sometimes village, there is a huge variety of rituals and traditions. The big parades are the most prominent part of these "crazy days". Things in common are music, costumes and much fun! Get a taste of it with this uplifting postcard!

From €0.95*
Adventskranz
A centerpiece for the time before Christmas in most German households is an Advent wreath, Adventskranz. Usually made from evergreens and decorated with four candles it brings light and joy to the magic time to Christmas.

From €0.95*
Maibaum
The beginning of May is celebrated with a number of rituals that might differ locally in Germany. Many villages are proudly raising a decorated maypole. Other villages may try to steal it and there is some food, beer and music involved, too. Find out more about about May celebrations on this lovely card!

From €0.95*
Blue German Postcrossing Greetings
Sending postcards via Postcrossing is very popular in Germany. This iconic blue card full of lovely details will get the attention of the receipient for sure - enjoy!

From €0.95*
Fussball
Football, Soccer - no matter how you call it, playing and watching plays an important role in the life of so many people. Whether you cheer for your local youth team or for the great clubs in the big stadiums - fun and action is usually guaranteed.

From €0.95*
Ostfriesische Teekultur
Drinking tea is a ritual with a long tradition in East Frisia and is now recognized as a world heritage. Stövchen, Kandis and Wölkchen are part of it. Have you ever tried an East Frisian tea? Now you can mail one!

From €0.95*
Deutsches ABC
Learn some German from A like Apfel to Z like Zitrone.

From €0.95*
Oktoberfest
Oktoberfest - no other event in Germany is probably more famous than this huge folk festival in Munich. Roller coasters, beer, gingerbread hearts, lots of music, traditional costumes and a unique atmosphere - what a spectacle. And with a little luck, you can even get a special postmark for your snailmail! So, plan your visit in advance!

From €0.95*
Von Nord nach Süd
Colorful card of Germany North to South, with tiny symbols for the respective area. German Version.  

From €0.95*
St. Martin's Day
St. Martin's day is celebrated in large parts of Germany and Europe. On November 11th, people remember to good deeds of St. Martin with processions, traditional geese meals, singing and bonfires. Kids love the sweets they receive when singing traditional songs and the light of lanterns is welcome in the darker time of the year.

From €0.95*
Ostern
Easter - Ostern in German - marks an important holiday in Germany as in many other regions of the world. Painting eggs, an Easter egg hunt, a special festive meal and bright decorations in the house and outside are just a few common things to do and have around Easter. A lot of local traditions enriched by family traditions mark this holiday in spring.

From €0.95*
Plätzchenbacken
Lovely smell - people are baking most delicious cookies before Christmas, Weihnachtsplätzchen! It is a beloved tradition and each family has their own favourites types of cookies they keep baking. The variety is huge and the results usually delicious!

From €0.95*
Märchen
Fairytales have a long history in Germany. Some all-time favourites are Hänsel and Gretel, Rotkäppchen - Little Red Riding Hood and Frau Holle. Find out more about this tradition on this lovely card!

From €0.95*
Tip
Germany Puzzle to share - Set of 16 cards
A Germany map card puzzle made of 8 different single cards - neat, right? This set holds two complete sets of cards so you can keep one for yourself while using the other one, you share with another postcard addict - many options to use and enjoy these lovely special matching postcards! This set contains of 16 postcards, 8 different designs, two copies each.

€16.50*
Schrebergarten
Allotment gardens form green oases in often densely built-up cities. You can grow vegetables and flowers, tinker with the arbor, relax and meet like-minded people. Often there are long waiting lists for a free space!

From €0.95*
Tip
papersisters tape typical german
This tape is like a little voyage of discovery across Germany. A whole 25 different typical German symbols offer you huge decoration fun. Perfect for postcards, this tape also looks great on letters and in planners. It is designed by us papersisters and matches perfectly with our postcards about Germany. Have fun with this little gem, which you get only from us! Price per roll, measures 15 mm * 10 m  

€5.95*
Typical German
Typical German things, symbols, specialities!

From €0.95*
German World Heritage Sites Set - 12 cards -
Set of 6 different postcards, 2 copies each, covering all German World Heritage Sites - great for collecting and sharing!

€12.50*