The Local:
If you live outside Germany you probably don’t know what ‘Dinner for One’ is.
But it’s something that Germans are well aware of, in fact they watch it on TV religiously every New Year’s Eve.
The 11-minute British comedy sketch is also known as Der 90 Geburtstag (The 90th birthday), which gives you a little clue as to the plot.
I love hearing and reading about other cultures’ traditions, superstitions, and customs. A British friend of mine says this particular skit is hilarious. Thanks to Jared Earle for the link.
I’m German and I have to admit that’s true. When I was a kid I liked the show because it was fun. But I don’t know why so many people made it a habit to watch this every year on NYE.
Same here in Quebec. We have a traditionnal 1.5 hour comedy show each year.
So everyone does the final year countdown in front of the TV ! arkward.
Saved for later viewing.
I love the opening paragraph.
Sweden has had the same tradition since the 60’s.
My German wife first showed this to me years ago. This year we let the kids (10, 7yo) watch it. My 7yo son is now ready to get drunk. He thought it was funny. Skull!
The kids really liked the fireworks at midnight. The small city we were in lit up for a good 30 minutes after midnight. The New Year’s eve fireworks here always impressed me.