Collection: You will never believe it
In the collection presentation, discover the many contemporary sayings, symbols, holidays and traditions that have been shaped by the Christian tradition in our region
To ignore someone or to hold them in high regard. Eating pancakes on 2 February and chocolate eggs at Easter. Celebrating Saint Martin, Saint Nicholas and also Father Christmas. What do these expressions, customs and holidays have in common? Correct: their roots in various religious traditions. Even where at first glance you would not expect it...
Don’t believe it yourself? Discover the origins of hocus pocus pats here, learn more about St. John’s wort, the unicorn, lights on the Christmas tree, hearts for Valentine’s Day, pumpkins at Halloween... and be amazed at one surprise after another.
