Catalogue question 293 · Question catalogue in force since 2024-07-01
What is a custom in Germany at Easter?
- putting pumpkins in front of the door
- decorating a Christmas tree
- painting eggs Correct
- shooting fireworks into the air
Why — for every option
- A — Putting pumpkins in front of the door is a Halloween custom, not an Easter custom.
- B — Decorating a Christmas tree is a Christmas custom, not associated with Easter.
- C — Correct: painting and hiding colourful eggs is a central German Easter custom, symbolising new life and spring.
- D — Setting off fireworks is a New Year's Eve custom, not an Easter custom.
Source: www.bpb.de
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