Customs and Traditions

The colorful customs and traditions of the Volga Germans have their roots in Western Europe and were influenced by their experience in Russia.

Some of these traditions are carried on to this day.

• Weddings (Hochzeit)
• Christmas (Weihnachten) Traditions
• New Year (Neues Jahr) Traditions
• Easter (Ostern) Traditions
• Nicknames (Spitznamen)
• Folk Healing (Brauche)
• Prayers (Gebete)
• Expressions
• Rhymes
• Frugality
• Foods