How do German-Turks celebrate Christmas? A look at their traditions!

Christmas approaches and the question arises: How do the numerous Turks in Germany celebrate the “Festival of Love”? Most Turks in Germany are Muslims and do not celebrate the birth of Christ, but that does not mean that they ignore the festive season. According to Berlin Live you will often meet festively decorated fir trees and gifts in Turkish families. While traditional Christmas is not a central element for many, the new year is celebrated all the more.

The roots of this migration go back to the 1960s when Turks came to Germany with the German-Turkish recycling agreement in 1961. A large community has now developed from these "guest workers": over 4 million Turkish-born lives here, such as the West reported. This is not just the first immigrants, but the fourth generation has now arrived in Germany.

traditions and celebrations

In Turkey itself, the pre -Christmas period is also festively designed: shops and streets shine in Christmas splendor, even Christmas markets are not uncommon there. These influences also affect the life of German-Turks. While the religious importance of Christmas is not in the foreground in many families, the festive traditions and festive moments are also valued in this country. Preparations for the new year in particular are often celebrated in a festive way, so that the different cultures cross and enrich themselves in an interesting way.