led by one individual (Canter 8). Dessert is usually not served, and if it were, it would be a pudding or fresh fruit (Canter 12). The reason desserts are not served and dinner is a light meal is because pastries and cakes are served at "Coffee Time" (12). "Coffee Time" is a traditional celebration in which families gather together between three and four o'clock to eat sweets and drink coffee daily (12). The desserts are often very simple on the weekdays, yet on the weekends, the housewife displays her talent for cooking by making extravagant desserts (12).To wash down their food, Germans usually drink wine or beer. Beer is especially served when the meal includes sauerkraut, sausages, or smoked pork and wine is served at formal meals (Canter 11). Milk and tap water is usually not consumed, instead, juice is consumed by those adults who do not drink spirits and by children who are too young to drink beer or wine (11). The food of the German people is a very unique blend of ingredients that add to the culture of Germany.In summation, the people of Germany have a very distinct culture due to the religion, festivals and holidays, food, and many other aspects of the people. The government and churches work closely with the people to provide an adequate means of support and leadership, while not infringing on their rights. The holidays and festivals are a special time that the Germans get to celebrate with their kinsmen, and also with people from all over the world. These celebrations include a variety of German food and drinks. Germany is a country who draws the people in by its unparalleled original people and ways of life. ...
