Zweite Weihnachten (or Second Christmas) is a tradition that was established long ago in Germany. Christmas Day was considered a time for religious reflection and a day to spend with close family members. However, celebrations the following day included friends and neighbors. This Second Christmas, the day after Christmas, was observed with people in the [...]
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Printable PDFs (Christmas Eve) (Christmas Day) Restaurants Open Christmas Eve 2012 (After 5pm) Altdorf Restaurant & Biergarten 301 W. Main Street, Fredericksburg (830) 997-7865 Open until 9 pm (or regular closing) Church’s Chicken 614 E. Main Street, Fredericksburg (830) 997-7333 Open until 8 pm Dairy Queen 902 E. Main Street, Fredericksburg (830) 997-4648; Open until [...]
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As in many cultures, certain foods are linked with Christmastime in Germany. The German Christmas Stollen, a loaf-shaped pastry, was originally made as a food to be eaten during the Advent fast. Its loaf shape is meant to resemble a swaddled baby Jesus. The treat, which was first baked in Dresden in the 14th century, [...]
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Celebrate Thanksgiving in Fredericksburg! The following restaurants will be open on Thanksgiving Day—serving everything from a traditional Thanksgiving meal with all the trimmings to regular menu items that will delight your taste buds. Bring the family and leave the dishes to us. Then stay the whole weekend. Beginning Friday, the shops along our historic Main [...]
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Did the German food at Oktoberfest leave you hankering for more? Bestfest can cure that. Bestfest is an annual specialty beer and sausage event—complete with live polka bands and dancing—held at Marktplatz. This year Bestfest will be held Saturday, October 20 from 11:00 a.m. until 11:00 p.m. That gives you 12 solid hours to get [...]
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Put some red, white and blue on your car, wagon, float, trailer, tractor or other form of transportation, and join the Fourth of July Parade in Fredericksburg on Thursday, July 4 at 10:00 a.m., with line-up of entries at 9:00 a.m. Parade entries are free. Download a parade entry application here.
Night in Old Fredericksburg is turning 50 this year - don't miss its golden birthday to be celebrated July 19-20! Complete with children’s entertainment, German and Texas music, domino tournament, arts and crafts plus plenty of great food and drinks.
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