Question 6
What is a custom at Easter in Germany?
German original: Was ist in Deutschland ein Brauch zu Ostern?. In the test, all questions are asked in German.
Answer options
- placing pumpkins in front of the door
- decorating a fir tree
- painting eggs — Correct answer
- shooting rockets into the air
Explanation
Decorating Easter eggs is a typical German Easter custom. Other traditions include attending Easter church services, hiding Easter baskets, and sharing a family Easter meal.
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.
- Easter — Easter is a Christian holiday celebrating the resurrection of Jesus Christ. In Germany, it is a public holiday that includes Good Friday and Easter Monday.