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German Christmas Traditions – Advent and Gluhwein

Posted on November 12, 2026 by admin

Today find out about the German Christmas Traditions – Advent and Gluhwein. There are many German Christmas traditions. One of them is the so called “Adventskranz” or Advent wreath. Made out of fir and/or pine branches and decorated with 4 candles it is symbolizing…

Category: German Advent Wreath, Gluehwein (fast), Holiday Recipes Tags: advent wreath, adventkranz, before christmas, german traditions, gluehwein, holiday tradition

Mulled Wine Recipe – German Gluehwein for Winter

Posted on October 26, 2026 by admin

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We found a Mulled Wine Recipe for you – it’s called “Glühwein” or the English version, Gluhwine. It is a traditional hot drink during the winter/holiday months. The fall and winter months are the time for hot drinks and beverages, and Germany is very…

Category: German Beverages, Glogg Punch, Gluehwein, Holiday Recipes Tags: christmas market, christmas recipe, gluehwein, gluhwein recipe, mulled red wine, red wine, spiced wine

German Mulled Wine or Glühwein for the Holidays

Posted on October 26, 2025 by admin

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The holidays and winter months is the time for the German mulled wine, or as we say in Germany, Glühwein. It is red wine, spiced with cinnamon, anise and cloves, and enjoyed while it is hot. Glühwein can be found on every Christmas Market…

Category: German Mulled Wine Tags: german hot wine, gluehwein, gluhwein, hot red wine, mulled wine recipe

Gluhwein and Stollen – Two German Holiday Recipes

Posted on November 24, 2022 by admin

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When the days get shorter and the temperatures are low, this is the time for Gluhwein and Stollen. These traditional German holiday items can be found on any Christmas market and especially during the Advent time. Find two recipes – one for making Glühwein…