Catalogue question 271 · Question catalogue in force since 2024-07-01
What is a custom in Germany at Christmas?
- hiding colourful eggs
- decorating a Christmas tree Correct
- dressing up in masks and costumes
- putting pumpkins in front of the door
Why — for every option
- A — Hiding colourful eggs is an Easter custom, not a Christmas custom.
- B — Correct: decorating a Christmas tree with baubles, lights and ornaments is a central German Christmas custom.
- C — Dressing up in masks and costumes is typical of carnival, not Christmas.
- D — Putting pumpkins in front of the door is a Halloween custom, not a German Christmas custom.
Source: www.bpb.de
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