Traditional German Foods during the Holidays

Traditional German Foods during the Holidays

            When people think about different types of German foods they tend to think of the different types of potatoes and sausages. The average German foods are Bratwurst, Knackwurst, and Frankfurters paired with potatoes. During the holidays Germans fare far beyond this with foods like goose, sauerkraut, and cake.

Roast Goose is a very popular item on Germans dinner plates during Christmas. It is roasted with vegetables and is a very popular meal during this time of the year. Another very popular meal in areas of Germany that are mostly Catholic is fish, particularly carp, salmon, and trout. It is traditionally served on Christmas day because it is considered a day of fasting. Fish is also served on Ash Wednesday and throughout lent. The fish is usually served with horseradish and apples.

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