Oktoberfest Origins
This German city is home to the original Oktoberfest.
Munich
This Oktoberfest competition involves carrying large trays of beer.
Stein-holding or stein-hoisting
This US holiday in late November celebrates harvest with a turkey.
Thanksgiving
Currywurst is made with with this spice.
Curry powder.
This word means "cheers" in German.
Prost
The original Oktoberfest lasted for this many days.
5 days
In Bavarian tents, you'll hear this type of traditional style brass band music.
Oompah
This Hindu festival of lights often falls in October or November.
Diwali
This Bavarian white sausage is traditionally eaten before noon.
Weisswurst
This word means "beer" in German.
Bier
This large open space in Munich hosts Oktoberfest every year.
Theresa's Garden or Theresienwiese
This traditional Bavarian outfit for women is called this.
Dirndl
This Celtic-rooted holiday marks the thinning veil between the living and dead.
Halloween
A giant soft pretzel is called this in German.
This phrase means "thank you" in German.
Danke or Danke schon
This year's Oktoberfest will be the #nd since its start.
192nd (skipping war/pandemic cancellations)
The Bavarian flag is blue and white with this distinctive pattern.
Diamond pattern
Dia de los Muertos, celebrated in Mexico, honors these.
This sausage is often grilled and served on a bun, similar to a hot dog.
Bratwurst
This word means "please" in German.
Bitte
Oktoberfest began in 1810 to celebrate this royal event.
Royal Wedding
Between Crown Prince Ludvig and Princess Therese
This toast phrase means "to your health" in German.
Zum Wohl
In Japan, Tsukimi is a festival that honors this celestial object.
The moon
This spicy sausage, whose name means "fire sausage", is popular in Bavaria.
Feuerwurst
This phrase means "I love you" in German.
Ich liebe dich