THE CHRISTMAS TREE APPLE, THE PARADIESAPFEL

If you look carefully you will see a red apple sitting amongst the branches of many Christmas trees in Germany during Weihnachten.

It is the "Paradiesapfel", and on Christmas Eve, Heiligeabend, it is a symbol of hope and promise for all those who see it. And, as usual, there is quite a story behind it.


http://www.bellaonline.com/articles/art179008.asp



And the "Words Of The Week" are

Ich wuensche Ihnen ein gesegnetes Weihnachtsfest

I wish you a blessed/joyous Christmas

and

Ich wuensche Ihnen frohe Festtage

I wish you happy holidays


I hope you have a peaceful and enjoyable time



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Francine McKenna-Klein,
German Culture Editor

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