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Meet the Himmelfahrts

A beginner's guide to German Holidays

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Caroline Donahue
May 06, 2024
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*Enjoy this holiday interlude in celebration of Christi Himmelfahrt on 9 May, 2024*

When did I first wonder about the Himmelfahrts?

Given that we moved to Germany in September, my first encounter with the Himmelfahrts was likely the following May, by which time I’d started teaching English in a language school.

Starting around Easter, our schedule got ver…

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