"Germany's laissez-faire approach to fireworks means pyrotechnics are commonplace on the streets on New Year's Eve, but if you're looking to ring in the New Year in a quieter way, or host a pre-party before hitting the town, here are 10 typical German traditions, which can be carried out at home or in a small gathering. Melt some cheese Photo: DPA Fondue is a traditional dish for Germans at New Year. Melt some cheese and dip meats and vegetables into it."
"Making a New Year's resolution (or 'Vorsatz') is no different in Germany to elsewhere. Exercising, quitting smoking, learning German - you decide. READ ALSO: Watch British television Photo: DPA Every New Year's Eve German television broadcasts a British comedy sketch called Dinner for One. It has been shown each year since 1963 which made it the most frequently repeated television show ever. It is virtually unknown in its home country."
Germany's laissez-faire approach to fireworks results in widespread pyrotechnics on the streets on New Year's Eve. Many people celebrate with fondue, melting cheese to dip meats and vegetables. Making a New Year's resolution (Vorsatz) is common, with goals like exercising, quitting smoking, or learning German. German television broadcasts the British sketch Dinner for One every New Year's Eve, a program shown annually since 1963. Exchanging New Year greeting cards is a customary practice. Bibelstechen involves opening a random Bible page and discussing its significance for the coming year. Pendulum-swinging provides yes/no answers about the future. The Das Gummibärenchen-Orakel uses five random gummy bears to predict outcomes, with red signifying love and yellow signifying wealth.
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