Famous Germans
This renowned German was a theologian and religious reformer who was the catalyst of the 16th-century Protestant Reformation.
Martin Luther
(Also the denomination of my church is named after him)
Which fairy tale did the German Brothers Grimm NOT write?
The Ugly Duckling was written by Hans Christian Andersen, an author from Denmark.
The Brothers Grimm wrote
What does "wurst" mean?
"Wurst" means "sausages" in German. They are an important part of the German cuisine, which are made of pork, beef or veal and flavored differently.
This German musician wrote the Moonlight Sonata
Ludwig van Beethoven, one of the world’s most renowned classical composers, was born in Germany and died in Germany.
The Karneval has a march for:
1. Women
2. Children
3. Soldiers
4. People with beards
The Karneval is a time for merriment and excess before the solemn days of Lent. The festivities of Karneval dates back to the Middle Ages. Participants dress up as clowns, witches, wizards, or in military uniforms fashionable during the times of Napoleon.
Women’s March and Ash Wednesday: https://germanfoods.org/german-food-facts/karneval-fasching/
This famous German is one of the greatest and most influential physicists of all time. He was also famous for his pacifist views and support of the civil rights movement.
Albert Einstein
-one of the greatest and most influential physicists of all time. He was also famous for his pacifist views and support of the civil rights movement.
He did NOT fail math; records show that he was instead an exceptional student. He also married the only female classmate in his physics class.
Annually, Germany publishes around
100,000 books, 50,000 books, or 100,000 magazines
Germany is one of the leading nations when it comes to reading. Germany publishes around 94 thousand new books each year. The International Frankfurt Book Fair, the most important book event in the world, is held in Germany.
It is estimated that the average German consumes around 140 liters (37 gallons) of per year.
It is estimated that the average German consumes around 140 liters of beer per year. They are the second largest beer consumers in Europe, after the Czech.
This German musician wrote Jesu, "Joy of Man's Desiring" and is one of the most famous classical composers
Johann Sebastian Bach, one of the great composers who had marked the transition of music between the classical and romantic to western classical music, wrote "Joy of Man's Desiring" (a popular wedding song)
Celtic Woman: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=p2zxsaDP3Bo
Which holiday celebrated in Germany and Austria commemorates the arrival of the Magi in Bethlehem to present their gifts to the infant Jesus?
Three Kings Day
Many German celebrations and holidays are rooted in Catholicism. Germany celebrates the full 12 days of Christmas, through to the feast day of Epiphany, Three Kings Day, on January 6th. King Cakes (Königskuchen) are baked on this day, featuring currants, raisins and candied lemon peel.
German Friedrich Froebel (1782-1852) believed that " believed that “children are like tiny flowers; they are varied and need care, but each is beautiful alone and glorious when seen in the community of peers.” He created _________ so that they could learn together at an early age.
Kindergarten ‘a garden for children’
__ in every 10 Germans read a book at least once a week
5/10
45% of the German population read a book at least once a week, while 58% of Germans buy at least one book per year. Also, the first known book was printed in German, just as the first-ever known magazine.
Which German food has a long shelf life and a sour flavor as a result of acid formed by sugars fermenting in the cabbage leaves?
Sauerkraut!
Germany has one of the largest music festivals in the world, featuring ____ music.
(Pop, classical, or rock and roll?)
The largest music festival in Germany, which is also one of the largest in the world, is the Rock am Ring festival which gathers rock artists and performers, as well as music fans from all over the world.
As a German wedding tradition, the bride carries:
Bread and salt OR Grain
It is a tradition for the bride to carry bread and salt with her as an omen for food harvest. On the other hand, the groom is supposed to carry grain for good luck and wealth.
This world-famous German wrote many essays and sermons about Christianity that were published in 1968 and 1973. While he was president of the Commission for the Preparation of the Catechism of the Catholic Church, he worked for six years on a new catechism that he gave to the Pope in 1992. He was one of the closest confidants of Pope John Paul II.
Pope Benedict XVI (also known as Joseph Ratzinger) (born 1927)
He was officially the pope of the Catholic Church on April 19, 2005.
-He wrote many essays and sermons about Christianity that were published in 1968 and 1973. While he was president of the Commission for the Preparation of the Catechism of the Catholic Church, he worked for six years on a new catechism that he gave to the Pope in 1992. He was one of the closest confidants of Pope John Paul II.
He had been named as one of the 100 most influential people in the world by Time magazine.
In the Brothers Grimm fairytale Cinderella, how does the prince find Cinderella?
The prince brings a golden slipper to see who it fits
There is a deep-rooted tradition of -baking of which Germans take pride in.
There is a deep-rooted tradition of bread-baking of which Germans take pride in. There are breads with different shapes, black and white, with different tastes and names, sweet, soft, plain with all types of seeds you could think of.
Which German song translated to English means "Oh Christmas Tree"?
The Carnival of Cultures takes place on:
Easter Sunday OR Pentecost Sunday
Every year on Pentecost Sunday, the Carnival of Cultures celebrates cultural diversity in Berlin. Costumes, dance, music, rituals - the carnival is a great opportunity for members of Berlin's ethnic groups to make their cultures visible and for everybody else to see and celebrate cultural diversity. About half a million people from all over the world line the streets to see the colorful culture parade featuring thousands of dancers, musicians, and street artists.
This famous German developed an airship company for his new type of balloon-like airship
Ferdinand von Zeppelin (1838–1917), inventor of the Zeppelin; founder of the Zeppelin Airship company
Which German novel (1914) written by Franz Kafka tells the story of Joesef K. who gets arrested, but he doesn't know the reasoning behind his arrest. This story also contains a great amount of religious symbolism.
The Trial by Franz Kafka
What is a schnitzel?
A schnitzel is a thin slice of meat. The meat is usually thinned by pounding with a meat tenderizer. Most commonly, the meat is breaded before frying. Breaded schnitzel is very popular and is made using veal, pork, chicken, mutton, beef, or turkey.
How do you say "Silent Night" in German?
Germans celebrate the harvest of:
1. Potatoes
2. Cabbage
3. Asparagus
As apples mark the Fall season, nothing epitomizes Spring like the revered white stalks of Spargel (Asparagus). The green variety is more popular in North America and Great Britain. Germans, however, prefer the white variety that is harvested from about mid-April to the end of June (traditionally season’s end is June 24, St. John the Baptist Day.) They’ve given this harvest season it’s own name — Spargelzeit, and celebrate it with passion. Rich in nutrients and very low in calories, asparagus has become a culinary status symbol for many Germans.