Question 9
In Germany the last four weeks before Christmas are called...
German original: In Deutschland nennt man die letzten vier Wochen vor Weihnachten …. In the test, all questions are asked in German.
Answer options
- the day of repentance and prayer.
- the Thanksgiving Day.
- the Advent season. — Correct answer
- All Saints Day.
Explanation
Advent is the four weeks before Christmas (December 24). During this time, Advent wreaths are set up, Advent calendars are opened, and people wait for Christmas. The word Advent comes from the Latin word adventus, which means arrival.
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.
- 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.
- German — German is the official language of Germany, Austria, and part of Switzerland. It is the native language of approximately 100 million people.
- last/latest — 'Letzten' is an inflected form of 'letzte' and refers to something that is in the final position in a series or that happened most recently in the past.
- 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.
- weeks — A week is a period of seven days. In Germany, the week officially starts on Monday and ends on Sunday.