Christmas in Germany

When does the Christmas season start in Germany?

• At the start of Thanksgiving

• At the start of Advent

• At the start of the new year

• At the beginning of December

German families have Advent wreaths also. How many candles are on their Advent wreath?

• 1

• 2

• 3

• 4

St. Nicholas Day is celebrated on ________.

• Dec. 6

• Dec. 13

• Dec. 21

• Dec. 24

St. Nicholas leaves candy and small toys for the good children. What does he leave for the bad children?

• ashes

• rocks

• sticks

• nothing

In Germany, how many days do they celebrate Christmas?

• 3

• 6

• 7

• 1

Advent calendars often have small pieces of ____ behind each of the days leading up until Christmas.

• fruit

• vegetables

• chocolate

• popcorn

What tradition is thought to have began in Germany?

• exchanging gifts

• decorating Christmas trees

• sending cards

• going to Christmas markets

Instead of stockings, what do the children in Germany leave out for St. Nicholas?

• shoes

• mittens

• coats

• hats

In Germany, goose, cookies and ________ are traditional foods eaten at Christmas.

• macaroni

• baked beans

• potato salad

• cole slaw

Creating ______________ houses are another popular tradition in Germany.

• gingerbread

• Santa

• reindeer

• gumdrop