International Xmas Bakery 2026

09 Dec 2026 to 09 Dec 2026, 16:00 to 21:00 in Hamburg

The Department International Affairs cordially invites you to join us for this year’s International Xmas Bakery!
The tradition of Christmas cookies in Germany dates back to the Middle Ages. Back then, monasteries would bake rich, spiced honey cakes to celebrate the end of the pre-Christmas fasting period. These treats were given to the poor to bring them some joy during the cold season. Precious spices—such as cinnamon, cloves, and cardamom—were considered a luxury at the time and served as a reminder of the gifts brought by the Three Wise Men. Many of the classic shapes, such as stars or angels, also carry Christian significance.
Today, baking together during the Advent season is an important ritual for many German families and is considered to be part of the holiday joy. Furthermore, homemade cookies make for a wonderful gift for friends.
If you would like to experience this tradition and enjoy some festive treats, please sign up for this year’s International Xmas Bakery!
We will spend a cozy afternoon and evening together, baking 2–3 types of cookies using traditional recipes, enjoying non-alcoholic punch and hot cocoa, and listening to Christmas music.

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