
For many people in Germany, the week begins with stocking up on fireworks for New Year's Eve at their supermarket of choice.
In Germany, the sale of fireworks is permitted by law only on the last three working days of the year: this year, 29, 30 and 31 December. By statute, fireworks may only be set off on 31 December and 1 January, and they remain an essential part of New Year's Eve celebrations in the eyes of Germans.