Festivals in German-Speaking Countries

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Deutsche Feiertage - German Holidays

Key vocab

der Tag der Deutschen Einheit - Day of German Unity.
der Umzug - street procession.
der Karneval - carnival.
der Fasching - carnival.
sich verkleiden - to dress up, to disguise oneself, to put on fancy dress.
verstecken - to hide.

Deutsche Feiertage

Der Umzug war so bunt und laut.
- The street procession was so colourful and loud.
Ich verkleide mich für Fasching.
- I dress up for carnival.
Der Tag der Deutschen Einheit ist am 3. Oktober.
- The Day of German Unity is on the 3rd of October.

Dein Lieblingsfeiertag

Was ist dein Lieblingsfeiertag?
- What is your favourite holiday?
Mein Lieblingsfeiertag ist Fasching, weil ich mich gern verkleide.
- My favourite holiday is Carnival, because I like dressing up.

1People & Lifestyle

2Popular Culture

2.1Free-Time Activities

2.1.1Music

2.1.2Cinema & TV

2.1.3Food

2.1.4Pantry

2.1.5Eating Out

2.1.6Sport

2.2Customs & Festivals in German-speaking Countries

2.2.1Holidays

2.2.2Christian Festivals

2.2.3Festivals in German-Speaking Countries

2.3Travel & Tourism

2.3.1Countries to Visit

2.3.2Things to See

2.3.3Planning a Holiday

2.3.4Journey

3Communication & The World Around Us

3.1Home, Town, Neighbourhood & Region

3.1.1Home

3.1.2Rooms in the House

3.1.3Town

3.1.4Shops & Transport

3.1.5Home Items

3.2Technology in Everyday Life

3.2.1Social Media

3.2.2Technology

3.3Global Issues

3.3.1Homelessness & Poverty

3.3.2Littering

3.3.3Land & Air Pollution

3.3.4UV Rays & Acid Rain

3.3.5Saving Resources

3.3.6Nature Conservation

3.3.7Nature Conservation 2

3.3.8Sustainable Living

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