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How many days does Oktoberfest run?
18
When was the first Oktoberfest?
1810
What happened at the 1980 Oktoberfest?
A bomb exploded
Who kicks off Oktoberfest
The Mayor
When was Oktoberfest first canceled, and why?
Napoleonic War
What kicks off Oktoberfest?
A parade of landlords on 1st Saturday of Oktober
Where is Doner Kebab originally from?
Turkey
Why is Doner so popular?
Very cheap
What is Doner made of?
Bread, Beef, Lettuce, Tomato, Sauces
What do they call the machine that slices meat for Doner?
Der Geraet (The Machine)
What is a Gemuese Kebab?
Veggie Kebab (not vegetarian)
Why did people start eating Veggie Kebab/ Chicken
There was a cow illness and people were afraid to eat beef.
What happens on the 6th of December?
St. Nicholas Day
What makes St. Nicholas different from Santa Clause.
St. Nickolaus is real.
Popular St. Nicholas carol?
“Let us be Happy and Cheerful“
What do children do on December 5th?
They put their shoos out to receive candy in the morning.
What things do children receive in their shoes?
Cookies, chocolates, nuts, gingerbread, and mandarins. Sometimes small gifts like clothing.
Plaetzchen
Christmas Cookies
Who is Knecht Ruprecht?
Helper who punishes bad children.
Spekulatius
spicy christmas cookie
Where is St. Nicholas from?
He is from Turkey.
Krampus
Half goat half demon, who punishes children
When did Krampus first make an appearance in German folklore?
1100’s AKA 12th century
Why does Krampus have chains?
To scare off children.
When is Krampusnacht?
The night of Dec. 5
From Norse Mythology where does Krampus originate from?
The son of Hell.
How would Krampus punish bad children?
He would stuff them in a bag, and hit them with a birch branch.
Where would Krampus bring children for torture?
His layer or Hell
Krampuslauf
People dressed up as Krampus chase and scare onlookers.
Why did Germans try to Eliminate Krampus?
He was seen as a creation of political Social Democrats in Germany.
What does Knecht Ruprecht carry?
A bag of ashes to hit children if they were not on the good list.
What would Knecht Ruprecht leave in kids shoes?
Switches, coal, and stones
How was Knecht Ruprecht created?
He was a child raised by Nikolas.
What does Knecht mean?
Farmhand
When was the name Knecht Ruprecht, found in folklore?
1600’s in Nuernberg
When did Belsnickel appear in folklore?
middle ages
What would Belsnickel do to remind children of his presence?
He would tap on their windows and doors.
What is Belsnickel’s job?
He is to decide which kids are good or bad, and gives them a chance to change.
When were the first Christmas Markets held in Munich?
14th century AKA 1300
Dates of this year Christmas Market in Munich?
November 27 - December 24
What is the time period of November 27 - December 24.
Advent period
When is the Krampus Run being held this year?
December 10
Gluehwein
A holiday mulled wine served hot in Christmas Markets.
Half-Timbered Houses
Houses with wooden frame exposed.
Cologne
Tallest Church in the world.
Monschau River
Rur river
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