Advent & Traditions
Christmas Characters
Food & Drinks
Decorations & Symbols
Christmas Markets
100
How many doors does an Advent Calendar have?
24
100
Which Christmas character brings presents in southern Germany and is often portrayed wearing an angel-like costume?
Das Christkind (The Christ Child)
100
Gingerbread (Lebkuchen) originally comes from which country?
A) Austria
B) France
C) Belgium
D) Germany
D) Germany
100
How many candles does a traditional Advent wreath have?
4
100
Which alcoholic drink is typical at German Christmas markets?
Der Glühwein (Mulled wine)
200
Which holiday is celebrated on December 6th?
Nikolaus (St. Nicholas Day)
200
Who looks like a bishop and visits children to reward them for good behavior by filling their boots with oranges and nuts?
Der Heilige Nikolaus (St. Nicholas)
200
Which type of nuts is coated in sugar and cinnamon and sold at Christmas markets in Germany?
A) Almonds
B) Walnuts
C) Cashew nuts
D) Peanuts
A) Almonds (Gebrannte Mandeln)
200
Which type of tree is traditionally decorated at Christmas?
Tannenbaum (Fir tree)
200
When are Christmas markets usually open in Germany?
Im Dezember bis Weihnachten (In December until Christmas - usually until the 26th)
300
The traditional German Christmas movie "Drei Haselnüsse für Aschenbrödel" is a variation of which famous fairytale?
Cinderella (German: "Aschenputtel")
300
Who do German children dress up as on January 6th to sing Christmas carols?
Die Heiligen Drei Könige (The three wise men)
300
What do most families traditionally eat on Christmas Eve?
A) Currywurst and chips
B) Sausages with potato salad
C) Goulash and bread
D) Roast and potato dumplings
B) Sausages with potato salad
300
Which small ornament is hidden in the Christmas tree and needs to be found on Christmas Eve to receive a special extra gift?
Die Weihnachtsgurke ('Christmas Pickle')
300
Which of these items are NOT commonly sold at a German Christmas market?
A) Soap
B) Boots
C) Jewellery
D) Woodcarvings
B) Boots
400
Which Christmas tradition is often done later in Germany than in many other countries?
A) Baking cookies
B) Visiting Christmas markets
C) Decorating the Christmas tree
D) Sending Christmas cards
C) Decorating the Christmas tree
400
Which Christmas character is not traditionally part of the nativity scene?
A) Shepherds
B) Angels
C) A reindeer
D) A donkey
C) A reindeer
400
What is this?
A) Lebkuchen
B) Spekulatius
C) Stollen
D) Baumkuchen
C) Stollen (Christstollen)
400
In which city did the German tradition of advent calendars start, when children were given a picture or a small treat every day leading up to Christmas?
A) Hamburg
B) Munich
C) Berlin
D) Stuttgart
A) Hamburg
400
Who traditionally opens the Nuremberg Christmas Market?
A) The mayor
B) The Christ Child
C) Santa Claus
D) A choir
B) The Christ Child
500
Which idea is most closely connected to Advent traditions in Germany?
A) Joy and celebration
B) Waiting and preparation
C) Relaxation and holidays
D) Shopping and gifts
B) Waiting and preparation (for Christmas)
500
Which figure is known for its scary appearance in Alpine regions of southern Germany during Christmas Time?
A) Die Weihnachtshexe
B) Das Pelzmärtle
C) Der Krampus
D) Die Perchten
C) Der Krampus
500
Which of the following spices is NOT traditionally used in a lot of German Christmas dishes?
A) Nutmeg
B) Cinnamon
C) Oregano
D) Cloves
C) Oregano
500
Which German federal state is famous for traditional “smoking figures” (Räuchermännchen)?
A) Bavaria
B) Saxony
C) Hesse
D) Saarland
B) Saxony
500
Where is the oldest Christmas market in Germany?
A) Augsburg
B) Leipzig
C) Dresden
D) Frankfurt
C) Dresden (Dresdner Striezelmarkt)