black forest christmas tradition

niwknog · #1 Dec 4, 2007, 02:40 AM

Hi can anyone help me answer this question IN THE BLACK FOREST AREA IN GERMANY RELIGIOUS FAMILIES LAY AN EXTRA PLACE AT THE CHRISTMAS TABLE WHO IS IT FOR? Would be grateful if anyone could answer this for me.Thanks

NeedKarma · Dec 4, 2007, 03:19 AM

The table always has one extra place-setting for the deceased family members, whose souls, according to belief, come on Christmas Eve and partake of the food.

niwknog · Dec 4, 2007, 03:54 AM

WOW thankyou very much



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