Christmas at Rausch

Ring, ring, ring! The Christmas and Advent season is just around the corner. Every year we look forward to this very special time of year. Santa Clauses, Christmas trees, presents and, of course, lots of delicious chocolate. There may be different customs and traditions everywhere, but one thing is clear: it's a magical time for everyone.

This is also the case at Rausch. Every year, the Christmas season is a very special time for us. Long-standing traditions paired with innovative creativity make the selection of Christmas chocolates a unique experience for every chocolate lover. Our online store has everything from the finest fine cocoa chocolates to cookies and first-class pralines. Whether for yourself or as a loving gift, there is something for everyone. The Christmas items, decorated with winter motifs and wrapped with great care, look wonderful under any Christmas tree or next to the Advent wreath.

Discover the incredible variety of the magical Rausch Christmas world for yourself in our online store.

The history of Christmas

Contrary to what many believe, the origins of Christmas do not lie solely in Christianity. In fact, Christmas is a pagan festival, overlaid with late antique, ancient oriental and Catholic-liturgical customs, which was intended to celebrate the rebirth of the sun, the nights of raunächte, the turn of the year and the gods and spirits.

The term "Christmas" is derived from the Germanic word "wiha", which means "holy". Consequently, Christmas is translated as "holy night", meaning the night of the birth of Jesus Christ. This is how most people know the Christmas story:

Mary, a young woman, becomes pregnant through the Holy Spirit. Together with her husband Joseph, she travels to Bethlehem to register for the census. As there is no more accommodation in the town, they give birth to their child in a stable and lay it in a manger.

That same night, angels announce the good news to the shepherds in the field. They hurry to the stable to see the newborn child. The three wise men from the East follow a brightly shining star and bring gifts to the child: gold, frankincense and myrrh.

Christmas today

In the present day, we recognize that Christmas has already been largely secularized and goes beyond the church. It is celebrated in many countries around the world, especially in Western countries with a Christian faith, particularly Europe, North, South and Central America, New Zealand and Australia. However, other countries, especially more modern western and eastern countries such as Japan and China, also like to celebrate Christmas - albeit a little differently to how we know it here.

In Germany, December 24th is traditionally Christmas Eve, while December 25th and 26th are considered Christmas Day and Boxing Day. It is a celebration of family, affection, love and contemplation. Everyone associates many, and sometimes different, traditions with this very special time.

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Celebrate a wonderful Christmas with us!

Rausch is a family business that stands for a lot of experience and excellent quality. The Christmas season is always a very exciting and special time of the year. You can finally find out what we have been working on all year. The diverse, extraordinary products in our online store will broaden your horizons.

Looking for the perfect gift for friends, acquaintances or family? Our delicious festive chocolates in stylishly decorated packaging are perfect for everyone. Need something sweet to go with your coffee or tea on a snowy afternoon? Our wide range of cookies is guaranteed to suit every taste. Want something a little more exclusive? How about the unique Rausch Advent calendars!

You can discover this and much more in our online store!