2.2.2
Christian Festivals
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Das Weihnachten - Christmas
Key vocab
- Heiliger Abend - Christmas Eve.
- Heilige Drei Könige - Epiphany.
- der Adventskranz - Advent wreath.
- der Lebkuchen - type of gingerbread.
- die Kerze - candle.
- das Geschenk - gift.
- kirchlich - religious, to do with the church.
- religiös religious (generally, of people)
- bekommen - to get, receive.
- austauschen - to exchange.
Weihnachtstag
- Meine Oma ist religiös.
- My grandma is religious.
- Er isst gern Lebkuchen.
- He likes eating gingerbread.
- Ich bekomme gern Geschenke.
- I like getting presents.
Dein Weihnachtstag
- Was machst du am Weihnachtstag?
- What do you do on Christmas day?
- Ich backe Lebkuchen mit meiner Mutter. Meine Familie und ich tauschen Geschenke aus.
- I bake gingerbread with my mother. My family and I exchange gifts.
Das Weihnachten - Christmas
Key vocab
- Sankt Nikolaus (Tag) - St. Nicholas (Day).
- der Weihnachtsbaum - Christmas tree.
- der (erste) Weihnachtstag - Christmas Day.
- der (zweite) Weihnachtstag - Boxing Day.
- das Weihnachtslied - carol.
- schmücken - to decorate.
- freuen (sich auf) - to look forward to.
- freuen (sich über) - to be pleased about something.
Weihnachten feiern
- Wir gehen jedes Jahr am zweiten Weihnachtstag einkaufen.
- We go shopping on Boxing Day every year.
- Ich singe gern Weihnachtslieder.
- I like singing carols.
Feierst du Weihnachten?
- Was machst du zu Weihnachten?
- What do you do at Christmas?
- Ich schmücke mein Haus und singe Weihnachtslieder mit meiner Großmutter.
- I decorate my house and sing carols with my grandmother.
Ostern - Easter
Key vocab
- Pfingsten - Whitsuntide/Pentecost.
- der Aschermittwoch - Ash Wednesday.
- der Karfreitag - Good Friday.
- der Gast - guest.
- der Gastgeber - host.
- der Osterhase - Easter bunny.
- das Osterei - Easter egg.
- anzünden - to light.
- jdm. danken - to thank (sb.)
Ostern feiern
- Was ist Aschermittwoch?
- What is Ash Wednesday?
- Der Osterhase bringt Ostereier mit.
- The Easter bunny brings Easter eggs with him.
- Der Gastgeber ist sehr freundlich.
- The host is very friendly.
Feierst du Ostern?
- Was machst du zu Ostern?
- What do you do for Easter?
- Ich sammle Ostereier mit meiner Schwester.
- I collect Easter eggs with my sister.
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1People & Lifestyle
1.1Me, My Family & Friends
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1.3Jobs, Career Choices & Ambitions
2Popular Culture
2.1Free-Time Activities
2.2Customs & Festivals in German-speaking Countries
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3Communication & The World Around Us
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Practice questions on Christian Festivals
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- 1What is the German word for 'candle'?Multiple choice
- 2What is the German word for 'advent wreath'?Multiple choice
- 3What is the German word for 'carols'?Multiple choice
- 4Weihnachten: Fill in the list
- 5What is the German word for 'to decorate'?Multiple choice
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