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Traditions
100
Christmas tree in German
What is tannenbaum?
100
Christkindl
What is the name of the person who brings presents on Christmas Eve?
100
Nürnberg
What is the location of the first Christmas Market?
100
A Christmas symbol from the 1600s.
What is a Christmas Tree?
100
Four candles and greenery signifying Advent
What is an Advent Wreath?
200
Christ Child
What is Christkindl?
200
Saint Nickolas
Whose feast day is celebrated on December 6th?
200
Austria
What country boasts the composer of Silent Night?
200
A baking ingredient made from almonds used frequently in Germany during the holidays.
What is marzipan?
200
Christmas Eve
When are Christmas trees decorated in Germany?
300
Christmas in German?
What is Weihnachten
300
Franz Gruber
Who composed the song "Stille Nacht" (Silent Night)
300
Erzgebirge
What town is the origin of the Nutcracker.
300
A bell
What summons children to the Christmas tree on Christmas Eve?
300
Dresdener stollen
What is a traditional German food at Christmas?
400
A wooden substitute for the Christmas tree.
What is a Weihnachtspyramide?
400
German prince who brought the Christmas Tree tradition to Windsor Castle in 1841.
Who was Prince Albert?
400
Lauscha in Saxen-Coburg
What town is famous for the first christmas ornaments?
400
German name for cake with fruit.
What is lebkuchen?
400
Red and Green
What are the traditional colors of Christmas in Germany?
500
Glasschmuck
What is the name of the glass ball ornaments.
500
Hans Greiner
Who invented glass ornaments?
500
United States
Where did the tradition of decorating outsides of homes in Germany originate?
500
Adventskalendar
What was created in Germany to involve children in Advent?
500
A guitar
What is a traditional gift for children in Germany?
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