Pentecost is a common religious holiday celebrated throughout Europe, including Germany. It is also known as Whitsun or Whit Sunday. Whit Sunday is celebrated on the 50th day of the Easter season and is the culmination of the Easter cycle that starts with the Ash Wednesday of Lent. The celebrated date changes each year depending on […]

October 31 is the date of the annual Reformation Day holiday in Germany. The holiday is recognised in seven German states. On 31 October 1517, German theologian Martin Luther posted his 95 theses on the Wittenberg Castle Church door. In doing this, he denounced the medieval ways of the church. His actions brought upon an […]