Question 3
What is a Christmas tradition in Germany?
German original: Was ist in Deutschland ein Brauch zu Weihnachten?. In the test, all questions are asked in German.
Answer options
- hiding colorful eggs
- decorating a fir tree — Correct answer
- dressing up with masks and costumes
- placing pumpkins in front of the door
Explanation
A typical Christmas custom in Germany is decorating a fir tree (Christmas tree). Other traditions include the Advent calendar, Christmas markets, and singing Christmas carols.
Key terms in this question
- Germany — Germany is a country in central Europe with a parliamentary democracy. It is a member of the European Union and its capital is Berlin.
- custom / tradition — A custom is a habit or tradition that is regularly repeated in a society or group. Customs are often connected to celebrations, holidays, or special occasions.
- Federal state — A federal state is one of the 16 regions that together form Germany. Each state has its own government, parliament, and areas of responsibility.
- also / too / as well — 'Auch' is an adverb meaning that something additionally or equally applies. For example: 'I speak German, and he does too.'
- German — German is the official language of Germany, Austria, and part of Switzerland. It is the native language of approximately 100 million people.
- Christmas — Christmas is a Christian holiday celebrated on December 25th and 26th to commemorate the birth of Jesus Christ. In Germany, it is an important family celebration with traditions such as gift-giving, Christmas trees, and festive meals.