Find some interesting ideas and ways to celebrate Reformation Day this year! German recipes, homeschooling resources, coloring pages, and more! Making learning fun (and tasty too!)
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Check out this huge list of ways to celebrate Reformation Day! Plenty of homeschool ideas, recipes, free videos, and more! You’re sure to find some inspiration for your Reformation Day party this October 31st! If you’re not sure what Reformation Day is, skip ahead to the videos section and check those out first.
Printables, Freebies and Homeschooling Resources
Reformation Day Notebooking Pages – Notebooking Fairy
Reformation Unit and Lap Book – Homeschool Share
Inspirational Copywork: Martin Luther Quotes – Blessed Beyond a Doubt
Pin the Beard PDF Game – Communion Church
Reformation Word Search (moderate) – The Holiday Zone
Reformation Word Search (challenging) – The Holiday Zone
Reformation Day Vocabulary Guide – The Holiday Zone
Art Activities and Craft Projects for Reformation Day – The Holiday Zone
Discussion Topics for Reformation Day – The Holiday Zone
Writing Prompts for Reformation Day – The Holiday Zone
Coloring Pages for Reformation Day – Celebrating Holidays
Hymns and Songs to Celebrate Reformation Day
Hymn Study: A Mighty Fortress is Our God – Written by Martin Luther; translated by Frederick H. Hedge (Link includes history, lyrics, and sheet music) Lyric Video from T4G/Soverign Grace Music
Check out this post from Michelle Lesley: 12 Songs for Reformation Day
Celebrate Reformation Day With Videos, Movies and Documentaries
Free Online
The Story of Martin Luther (Playmobil Animation) – Go Chatter via Youtube
Luther: The Life and Legacy of the German Reformer – Ligonier via Youtube
Rick Steve’s Luther and the Reformation – Rick Steve’s Europe via YouTube
A Fun, Animated History of the Reformation and the Man Who Started It All – National Geographic via YouTube
History 101: The Protestant Reformation – National Geographic via YouTube
Available to Purchase or Through Amazon Prime
Martin Luther (1954)
Books
Reformation ABCs: The People, Places, and Things of the Reformation―from A to Z
Martin Luther: A Man Who Changed the World – Paul L. Maier
Martin Luther: Christian Biographies for Young Readers – Simonetta Carr
Reformation Heroes – Diana Kleyn and Joel R. Beeke
Reformation Women: Sixteenth-Century Figures Who Shaped Christianity’s Rebirth – Rebecca VanDoodewaard
Toys
There’s not much in the way of toys available for Reformation Day, but I just had to include this Playmobil Martin Luther! Especially fun if you watch the Playmobil Animation of the Reformation I’ve linked above!
Playmobil Martin Luther Figure
Celebrate Reformation Day: Recipes and Meal Ideas
Appetizers:
Hausmacher Leberwurst (Homemade Liverwurst) – All Tastes German
Bavarian Lentil Soup – The Wanderlust Kitchen
Zwiebelkuchen (Onion Tart) – Quick German Recipes
Obatzda(Beer Cheese Dip) – Carolines Cooking
German Beer Cheese Soup – The Wanderlust Kitchen
Ochsenschwanzsuppe (Oxtail Soup) – The Oma Way
Main Dishes:
Authentic German Schnitzel (Schweineschnitzel) – The Daring Gourmet
Oma’s Old-Fashioned Rouladen – Livin’ The Pie Life
Sauerbraten – House of Nash Eats
Homemade Bratwurst – Curious Cuisiniere
Side Dishes:
Schwäbischer Kartoffelsalat (German Potato Salad) – The Daring Gourmet
Kartoffelpuffer (German Potato Pancakes) – The Cultural Dish
Kartoffelgemuese (Sour Potatoes) – The Oma Way
Traditional German Rotkohl (Sweet/Sour Red Cabbage) – The Daring Gourmet
Homemade German Spaetzle – The Wanderlust Kitchen
Dauphine Kartoffeln (Dauphine Potatoes) – The Oma Way
German Potato Dumplings – The Oma Way
Breads:
Oma’s Brötchen (German Bread Rolls) – Quick German Recipes
Vollkornbrot (Authentic German Bread) – The Daring Gourmet
Rustic German Bread – Kitchen Stories
Laugenbrezeln (German Soft Pretzels) – Spruce Eats
Vollkornbrot (Whole Rye Bread) – Spruce Eats
German Pretzels – Amanda’s Cookin’
Condiments:
Sauerruben (Fermented Turnips) – Mountain Feed and Farm Supply
Homemade German Sauerkraut – Curious Cuisiniere
Bayerischer Süßer Senf (Traditional Bavarian Sweet Mustard) – The Daring Gourmet
German Style Mustard – Spices Inc
Desserts:
Schwarzwälder Kirschtorte (Authentic Black Forest Cake) – Also the Crumbs Please
Apfelstrudel (German Apple Strudel) – House of Nash Eats
German Chocolate Cake – Sally’s Baking Addiction
Beverages:
How To Brew Your First Homemade Beer – Joshua Weissman via Youtube
German Spesi – Allrecipes
German Bowle – Foodal
More Blog Posts and Ideas to Celebrate Reformation Day:
Resources to Help Your Family Celebrate Reformation Day– Thankful Homemaker
Reformation Day Activities and Resources Round Up for Kids – Reformed Mama
How to Throw a Protestingly Good Reformation Day Party – Expository Parenting
Reformation Day Party Ideas and Resources – Artful Homemaking
Reformation Day Activities – Janelle Knutson
Reformation Day Activities – Thinking Kids Blog
Reformation Day Activities – Triumphant Learning
Teaching Toddlers About Martin Luther and the Reformation – In All You Do
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