Weihnachten in Deutschland

Flashcards about German Christmas traditions and vocabulary.

Weihnachten

The most important festival for Christians in Germany, celebrated as a family event.

Advent

The Christmas season, beginning with an Advent wreath with four candles.

Adventskranz

A wreath with four candles, one lit on each Sunday of Advent.

Weihnachtsmarkt

A market that opens everywhere in Germany on the first Advent.

Adventskalender

A calendar with 24 doors, each containing a picture, chocolate, or small gift.

Wunschzettel

A list of things children want for Christmas.

Glühwein

Mulled wine that the parents drink

Dekorationen

Decorations, Christmas cards or Christmas stars.

Plätzchen

Cookies.

Lebkuchen

Gingerbread.

Sankt Nikolaus

Celebrated on December 6th, brings sweets to good children.

Krampus

Punishes naughty children.

Heiligabend

Christmas Eve, December 24th.

Christbaum/Weihnachtsbaum

Christmas tree.

Bescherung

Gift exchange.

Kartoffelsalat mit Würstchen / Weihnachtsgans

Festive meal. Potato salad with sausages or Christmas goose

Das Christkind

Brings the gifts.

Dreikönigstag

January 6th, children dressed as the Three Wise Men collect donations.