Christmas in Germany Flashcard

Front

What religion makes up 50% of the German population?

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Christianity

Front

Would you find more Catholics in the North or South of Germany?

Back

South

Front

What event does an advent calendar countdown to?

Back

Christmas

Front

When was the first Christmas Market?

Back

1434

Front

Where was the first Christmas Market?

Back

Dresden

Front

In what century did Saint Nicholas live?

Back

4th century

Front

What’s the German word for Santa Claus?

Back

Weihnachtsmann

Front

German children would traditionally leave what out to be filled with gifts?

Back

their shoes

Front

What does “Frohe Weihnachten!” mean?

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Merry Christmas

Front

What is the German word for gingerbread house?

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Pfefferkuchenhaus