At which festival on 25 December do Christians celebrate Jesus's birth with a tree and gifts?
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Christmas
The decorated fir tree became popular in Germany.
💡 Did you know? In many countries Santa Claus brings the gifts.
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Which Christian festival celebrates Jesus's resurrection (with eggs and bunnies)?
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Easter
Its date follows the spring full moon.
💡 Did you know? The Easter Bunny traditionally brings the eggs.
What is the last evening of the year, welcomed with fireworks, called?
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New Year's Eve
The German name honours Pope Sylvester I.
💡 Did you know? At midnight people toast the new year.
What is the “fifth season” with parades, costumes and jesters called?
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Carnival
It ends before Lent begins.
💡 Did you know? Strongholds are Cologne, Mainz and Düsseldorf.
On which 31 October evening do costumed children go out with “trick or treat”?
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Halloween
The carved pumpkin is called a jack-o'-lantern.
💡 Did you know? The festival stems from Celtic-Irish tradition.
Which autumn festival expresses gratitude for the harvest?
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Thanksgiving
In the USA the turkey is traditional.
💡 Did you know? Churches are decorated with fruit and grain.
Which holiday on 3 October marks Germany's 1990 reunification?
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German Unity Day
It is Germany's national statutory holiday.
💡 Did you know? It replaced 17 June as the national day.
Which German public holiday is dedicated to workers?
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May Day
Unions call for rallies.
💡 Did you know? In many places a maypole is raised.
On which February day do lovers celebrate each other with flowers and cards?
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Valentine's Day
Red roses are the classic gift.
💡 Did you know? It is named after a Christian martyr.
What is the Munich folk festival with beer tents that draws millions each year called?
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Oktoberfest
Despite the name it usually starts in September.
💡 Did you know? It is the world's largest folk festival.
On which December day do children put out their boots the evening before?
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St Nicholas' Day
Overnight St Nicholas fills the boots.
💡 Did you know? His companion in places is Knecht Ruprecht.
Which May day of honour, often with flowers and breakfast in bed, celebrates mums?
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Mother's Day
In Germany it falls on the second Sunday in May.
💡 Did you know? Its counterpart is Father's Day.
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