Weihnachten Flashcards

Flashcards about Weihnachten in Deutschland

Weihnachten is the most important holiday in Germany and celebrates the birth of _.

The most important holiday for Christians in Germany and a celebration for families.

Advent

The Christmas season begins with _.

Adventskranz

A wreath with four candles, where one candle is lit on each Sunday of Advent is called _.

Weihnachtsmarkt

Everywhere in Germany, a _ opens on the first Sunday of Advent.

Adventskalender

Children receive an _, where they can open a door each day to reveal a picture, chocolate, or small gift.

Wunschzettel

Children write a _ to express what they want for Christmas.

Weihnachtsmusik

Families often visit _ together.

Glühwein

Adults enjoy drinking _ at the Christmas market.

Tannenbaum

In the center of the Christmas market stands a large _ with many lights.

Weihnachtskarten oder Weihnachtssterne

Common Christmas decorations include _.

Plätzchen

Many children bake _ with their mother or grandmother.

Kekse, Lebkuchen und Gugelhupf

Popular Christmas baked goods include _.

Sankt Nikolaus

On December 6th, _ is celebrated, who brings fruit and sweets to good children.

Krampus

_ accompanies Sankt Nikolaus and punishes the bad children.

Christbaum

On December 24th, families decorate the _ with colorful ornaments and candles.

Kartoffelsalat mit Würstchen or Weihnachtsgans

Many families celebrate Heiligabend with a festive meal, often _.

Baum

Gifts are placed under the _.

Krippe

Many people also put a _ under the tree.

Christkind

The _ brings the gifts.

Weihnachtslieder

Families eat together, exchange gifts, sing _, or read Christmas stories.

Mitternachtsmesse

Religious people attend _.

Three Wise Men

On January 6th, children dress as the _ and collect donations for charity in some regions.