Christmas in Germany

If you and your family celebrate Christmas, when do you put your tree up?

• After Thanksgiving

• In October

• We don't do Christmas Trees

• Definitely December

What is the German word for Advent Time?

• Adventszeit

• Weihnachten

• Engel

• Kerze

How many candles are typically on a German Advent wreath, and when are they lit?

• Three candles, one lit each week for three weeks.

• Four candles, all lit on the first Advent Sunday.

• Four candles, one lit each week leading up to Christmas.

• Five candles, one lit each day of the last week before Christmas.

What is the typical duration and content of an Advent calendar in Germany?

• They start on December 24th and have one large door for a main gift.

• They start on December 1st and have 24 doors, often containing chocolate or small items.

• They start on the first Advent Sunday and have 4 doors, each with a candle.

• They start on December 6th and have 6 doors, each with a toy.

When is St. Nikolaus Day celebrated in Germany, and what do children traditionally do on the night before?

• December 25th; they hang stockings by the fireplace.

• December 6th; they put a shoe or boot in front of the door to be filled.

• December 1st; they open the first door of their Advent calendar.

• The first Advent Sunday; they light the first candle on their Advent wreath.

What is the role of St. Nikolaus's companion in German tradition?

• To help St. Nikolaus deliver presents to all the children.

• To sing Advent songs with the children.

• To punish children who did not behave well.

• To decorate the Advent wreath with St. Nikolaus.

What is Glühwein?

• A type of German sausage

• Hot spiced red wine

• A Christmas decoration

• Cold white wine

Which of the following are typical foods found at German Christmas markets?

• Sushi and tacos

• Pizza and pasta

• Bratwurst and roasted almonds

• Hamburgers and fries

Poll. Real trees or fake trees?

• Real trees

• Fake trees

What is the tradition associated with the "Christmas Pickle"?

• It is a traditional German Christmas food.

• It is a common decoration hidden in the Christmas tree for children to find.

• It is a type of Christmas carol.

• It is a special gift given to adults.