Who knew Easter would be such a big deal in Germany? Maybe it is because it really marks the end of the cold winter, and the beginning of a colorful spring. Or maybe it is because like more German Holidays, everyone gets a week off of school and in some cases work. No matter what it is, Easter is a big deal, and you need to know what you should do to celebrate!

Epiphany is celebrated in Germany on January 6th to symbolize the three wise men's visit  to baby Jesus.  Also marking the end of the Christmas season, Bavaria and a few other regions celebrate it as a public holiday. So what did we do? Light piles of wood on fire.